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(Message started by: drawlings on Oct 14^th, 2007, 4:21pm)

Title: Some advice needed ... Head Gasket
Post by drawlings on Oct 14^th, 2007, 4:21pm

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

Title: Re: Some advice needed ... Head Gasket
Post by Matt on Oct 14^th, 2007, 4:30pm

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

Title: Re: Some advice needed ... Head Gasket
Post by drawlings on Oct 14^th, 2007, 4:32pm

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

Title: Re: Some advice needed ... Head Gasket
Post by Scorpio_Mike on Oct 14^th, 2007, 5:54pm

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.

Title: Re: Some advice needed ... Head Gasket
Post by Matt on Oct 14^th, 2007, 8:39pm

you can get a head set for £80 odd delivered off ebay

Title: Re: Some advice needed ... Head Gasket
Post by cuzza on Oct 17^th, 2007, 9:42pm

have to agree scorpio_mike if it aint broke leave well alone 8)

Title: Re: Some advice needed ... Head Gasket
Post by howiedintheplace on Oct 21^st, 2007, 7:26pm

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?

Title: Re: Some advice needed ... Head Gasket
Post by drawlings on Oct 21^st, 2007, 7:46pm

The reason why I asked is because the car has done over 105000 miles now, and would be due sometime soon.

Title: Re: Some advice needed ... Head Gasket
Post by howiedintheplace on Oct 21^st, 2007, 7:49pm

It could blow tomorrow or last another 105000 miles mate.
No way to tell ;)

Title: Re: Some advice needed ... Head Gasket
Post by drawlings on Oct 21^st, 2007, 8:14pm

[] was just looking for some advice really. Whats the longest you have known the head gasket to last?

Title: Re: Some advice needed ... Head Gasket
Post by howiedintheplace on Oct 21^st, 2007, 8:39pm

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 ;)

Title: Re: Some advice needed ... Head Gasket
Post by drawlings on Oct 21^st, 2007, 8:41pm

Cheers mate.