Its not chinese kia shit , it came from rover car group .
It came crime rover after they bought it from the Chinese, just like the 3.5 came from buick.
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rover_KV6_engine
Its not chinese kia shit , it came from rover car group .
It came crime rover after they bought it from the Chinese, just like the 3.5 came from buick.
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rover_KV6_engine
Yes, Rover design. Worst part is the timing belt layout. What in the world....?
The KV6 automotive petrol engine has a 24-valve quad-cam V6 configuration, and a pressurising variable-length intake manifold to add hot spots throughout the rev range. Variants exist in 2.0 to 2.5 litres (1,997 to 2,497 cc) capacities. These were built initially by Rover Group, then by Powertrain Ltd (a sister company to MG Rover). KIA manufactured KV6 in Korea under licence. Production moved from the UK to China in 2005, re-designated NV6.
I don't think the timing belt is the worst part of a Freelander by a long shot. That being said, I think I'd rather have a Freelander than an LR3 at this point because they are at least now rare and somewhat interesting.
What's the verdict on LR2s?
YesI see freelanders on Craigslist for pretty cheap.
are they all 100% ticking time bombs?
Who diagnosed it as injectors? I have doubts.I just checked craigslist. 5 out of 7 need engines, 1 needs a transmission, and 1 just needs replacement coil packs, an easy diy fix
It has that 3.2 Volvo engine which I believe is dull, but reliable.
Is the rest of the drivetrain taken from the gen1 XC90?
After 2012 they had the 2.0 direct injected turbo 4 cyl. It's a little more exciting than the 3.2 but not as reliable. I have one my wife drives every day. She likes it enough she wants me to keep it going.It has that 3.2 Volvo engine which I believe is dull, but reliable.
Is the rest of the drivetrain taken from the gen1 XC90?
And then the Turbo took a shit and I bitched until Rover bought her one. It was a parts only good will deal, saved me about $2700. Now that those are done it will hopefully run for ever.