What’s good about my Freelander thermostat?
A good thermostat speeds engine warm-up and regulates the operating temperature. This results in good fuel economy, lower emissions, better engine performance and longer engine life. Thermostats constantly monitor the temperature of the cooling system and regulate coolant flow through the radiator.
The reasons why thermostats fail are largely related to component age and completed miles. However there is another important factor which is very evident on the 2.5 litre V6 petrol Freelander; the Freelanders are equipped with thermostats inside ‘housing units’ with the lightweight plastic used in the manufacturing process of these units a reflection of the need to conform to the OE weight reduction policies at VM level. The problem with the V6 Freelander is the thermostat is situated in the V of the engine, a hot place to be! Intense heat and a lightweight plastic housing are not a great combination. This means the Freelander V6 is prone to cracks in the thermostat housing which, if left unchecked, can eventually cause the head gasket to blow.
But we do have a solution. We can now supply metal thermostat housings which solves this problem. They may not be cheap at £295 including VAT for the complete kit (supply only, or fitted for an extra £120), but they are VERY MUCH cheaper than having to replace the head gasket.
Are these still available? And how much will it cost to deliver to Armenia?
Hi Artur,
Yes, we have the metal thermostats in stock. Shipping to Armenia is £85.
All the best,
Sue
sue@freelanderspecialist.com
+44-780-9575-421
Hi Sue,
Hope you’re having a lovely November.
Just curious if these metal parts are still available?
Also, do you have VCU kits in stock?
If so, what would be the total $ of both items with shipping to Bainbridge Island, WA 98110?
Best regards,
Dylan
And Thank you.
My question is simple does any of the agents have this in stock,im in Johannesburg South Africa.
Hello,
Thank you for your enquiry. Yes, we have this in stock. Shipping to Johannesburg is £65.
All the best,
Sue
+44-780-9575-421
sue@freelanderspecialist.com
I’m interested in. What would be shipping to Turkey?
Hi özkan,
Thank you for your enquiry.
Shipping to Turkey is £35.
All the best,
Sue
+44-780-9575-421
sue@freelanderspecialist.com
Good Morning!
I’m interested on this metal thermostat for my kv6 (Freelander 1).
how much does it cost to shipping to Brazil?
Is it possible pay with credit card?
thanks.
Norton
Good Morning Norton,
Thank you for your enquiry.
Shipping to Brazil is £55. Yes, you can pay with credit card through Paypal or by calling +44-780-9575-421.
All the best,
Sue
sue@freelanderspecialist.com
+44-780-9575-421
Good Morning!
Combined. Could you send me the document I need to pay for paypal?
Thanks,
Norton
cdsnorton@hotmail.com
Good Morning Norton. I have sent you the Paypal invoice to make the payment.
All the best,
Sue
Excuse me if i am technocally wrong, but 2 questions:
1. Does this thermostat’s internal element solves main problem of overheating – too late opening, what causes engine’s usual temperature = 105-109 deg. C?
2. If it is made of metal – can it cause temeratural disbalance in V, when hot air in space between inlet collector and engine body also heats with thermostat metallic body? Plastic emits less heat than metal (for example, plastic radiators at home will be less effective than metallic).
Hi Dmitry,
In our experience the primary issue with overheating is a cracked thermostat housing.
We have sold many of the metal thermostats over the last five years and have never had an issue with any of them. The only thing we have seen is it taking a little longer to get heat into the cabin.
All the best,
Sue
ОК, Thank You for answer and your solution !
Hello. Im interested on this metal thermostat for my kv6 (mg zs 180).
how much cost with the shipping cost to NIGER (WEST AFRICA)?
thanks.
Hello Abdoul,
Thank you for your enquiry.
The total for the metal thermostat and shipping to Niger is £295 (since we do not have to charge UK VAT).
All the best,
Sue
sue@freelanderspecialist.com
+44-780-9575-421
Hello. Im interested on this metal thermostat for my kv6 (mg zs 180).
how much cost with the shipping cost to Spain?
thanks.
Hello Juan,
Thank you for your enquiry.
Shipping to Spain is £20.
All the best,
Sue
sue@freelanderspecialist.com
+44-780-9575-421
Hi! I haven’t got the money right away to do this, but plan to do so as soon as possible. What’s the cost to send to the United States (Utah)?
Also, the second greatest issue IMHO is the damned breather hoses. I’ve thought that if I could just convince someone to make the breather hose ends out of metal, I could easily find a heavier duty rubber hose to permanently fix the problem. Perhaps something you’ll consider?
Also, I plan to replace my radiator with an all-aluminum radiator.
Hi Dustin,
The cost to ship the metal thermostat kit to the USA is £35.
I know what you mean about the breather hoses, they do become very brittle. Unfortunately I do not think this is something we will be tackling in the near future though.
All the best,
Sue
+44-780-9575-421
Hi Sue, I’m in need of that set, how much will it set me back to purchase and have it delivered, and how long will it take to get here? I’m in Botswana.
Hi Ricardo,
Since you are in Botswana the purchase price is £245.83 and the shipping to Botswana is £45 and could take 1 to 2 weeks.
All the best,
Sue
sue@freelanderspecialist.com
+44-780-9575-421
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Freelander kv6 metal thermostat
Hi Moffat,
Thank you for your enquiry. As per our telephone call I will let you know if it will be possible to get it before you leave the country.
All the best,
Sue
Bonjour,Je voulais savoir si le modèle présent est compatible avec un modèle mg zt 2.5 v6. Merci d’avance
Hello Chougui,
Yes, the thermostat for the Freelander 2.5 V6 is compatible with that for an MG ZT 2.5 V6.
All the best,
Sue
Bonjour Chougui,
Oui, le thermostat du Freelander 2.5 V6 est compatible avec celui d’un MG ZT 2.5 V6.
Bonne chance,
Sue
Bonjour,
what is the reference of this supply metal thermostat housings which solves this problem. They may not be cheap at £295 including VAT for the complete kit (supply only, or fitted for an extra £120) and where is possible to by ?
Merci de votre réponse.
Jacques Rousseau
Bonjour Jacques,
We can supply you with the metal thermostat. Shipping to France would be £20, making the total £315.
If you would like to go ahead we accept payment by credit card (tel: +44-780-9575-421), by bank transfer to:
Bank Name: Santander
Country: UK (GB)
Branch Name: PRESCOT STREET
Branch Code: XXX
Account Name: FreelanderSpecialist.com
Sort Code: 090154
Account Number: 22881988
IBAN: GB49ABBY09015422881988
SWIFT: ABBYGB2LXXX
or by Paypal – if you would like to use Paypal please let me know and I will send you a Paypal invoice.
All the best,
Sue
+44-780-9575-421
sue@freelanderspecialist.com
The thermostats have another problem which is sticking. I think the rubber ring inside gets sticky with time and the thermostat does not redirect the flow to the radiator which leads to overheating within 60 seconds if the engine is hot. Does your version overcome this problem?
Hi Oliver,
We have not experienced an issue with the V6 thermostats sticking as a common problem, generally the issue is more heat related causing the plastic thermostat housing to crack. The thermostats in the metal housings are the same as the original thermostats and have been very successful in eliminating the leaking thermostat issues in these engines.
All the best,
Sue
+44-780-9575-421
Hi Sue. From my posts in the timing belt thread we talked about me flushing my cooling system with Forte. i have now ran the engine as specified with the forte. Just now waiting for it to cool off so i can detach the bottom radiator hose. I cant see the bolt you mentioned drain the system fully, can you guide me / send me a few pics.. I’ve returnec the plastic OE thermostat back to Rimmer Bros. Once i have my refund i will order the metal thermostat kit from you.
I note there is no Haynes Manual for the V6 Freelander.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Andy