Most of the time the thermostat is good. It's a short plastic type pipe that becomes brittle and cracks and begins to leak. I removed the intake to get to time and I bought the thermostat kit when I only needed the pipe. I remember seeing the pipe on ebay at one time for $12.

 

Fairly new to this site 2002 freelander w/ 57000 miles on her and I'm about to take on the Theromostat replacement monster. I work on American cars so this will be a little strange to me I'm sure.
I did have a question, I replaced the coolant temp sensor and need to know, What is the best way to remove air from the cooling system.
no real issues yet, just want to avoid any

 

Here's pages from the RAVE shop manual, bleed screw is on an elbow near firewall. #2 on drawing. Please remove all Dexcool....

 

I have a 2002 freelander and i just replaced the fuel pump and head gasket. the problem now is it wont start when the engine is hot. Is the problem connected with the T stat? Please advice, cause my mechanic gave up already i hate to give up cause this is such a nice car.

 

If no spark when this condition, suspect Crank Position Sensor (it has one) or CKP.