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Danny
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Some advice needed ... Head Gasket
« on: Oct 14th, 2007, 4:21pm » |
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Hi all, I am in the process of replacing the wiring loom through the V and was just wondering if it would be worth changing the head gasket while I am there.
I currently have no known problems with the gasket, but if I was to change it would I need to have the heads skimmed or can I just replace the gasket?
Thanks
Dan
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Matt
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Re: Some advice needed ... Head Gasket
« Reply #1 on: Oct 14th, 2007, 4:30pm » |
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you can just replace it, unless the heads are heavly pitted,
but as there isnt a problem, why generate a load of work? the wireing loom can be got out without removing the heads
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Danny
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Re: Some advice needed ... Head Gasket
« Reply #2 on: Oct 14th, 2007, 4:32pm » |
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Oh yeah I know the wiring loom can be removed without touching the heads, but just thought it may be worth doing the heads as I am going to the trouble of changing the loom
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Re: Some advice needed ... Head Gasket
« Reply #3 on: Oct 14th, 2007, 5:54pm » |
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If it ain't broke, don't fix it !
Think a head gasket set for a 24v is the wrong side of £100, so if it was me I'd leave well alone. Just my 2 cents.
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Re: Some advice needed ... Head Gasket
« Reply #4 on: Oct 14th, 2007, 8:39pm » |
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you can get a head set for £80 odd delivered off ebay
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Re: Some advice needed ... Head Gasket
« Reply #5 on: Oct 17th, 2007, 9:42pm » |
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have to agree scorpio_mike if it aint broke leave well alone 
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howiedintheplace
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Re: Some advice needed ... Head Gasket
« Reply #6 on: Oct 21st, 2007, 7:26pm » |
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It would be crazy to replace the gaskets for no reason as by doing the job you can create problems & as said why fix it if it is not broke?
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Danny
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Re: Some advice needed ... Head Gasket
« Reply #7 on: Oct 21st, 2007, 7:46pm » |
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The reason why I asked is because the car has done over 105000 miles now, and would be due sometime soon.
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howiedintheplace
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Re: Some advice needed ... Head Gasket
« Reply #8 on: Oct 21st, 2007, 7:49pm » |
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It could blow tomorrow or last another 105000 miles mate.
No way to tell 
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Danny
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Re: Some advice needed ... Head Gasket
« Reply #9 on: Oct 21st, 2007, 8:14pm » |
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 was just looking for some advice really. Whats the longest you have known the head gasket to last?
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Re: Some advice needed ... Head Gasket
« Reply #10 on: Oct 21st, 2007, 8:39pm » |
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They don't usally go mate, only if the rad goes & the engine gets to hot.
You can never say for sure but the head gaskets will last alot longer than say the timing gear.
They may never need replacing
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Danny
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Re: Some advice needed ... Head Gasket
« Reply #11 on: Oct 21st, 2007, 8:41pm » |
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Cheers mate.
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