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(Message started by: dan_the_man on Dec 17^th, 2007, 12:21am)

Title: HEAD Gasket !
Post by dan_the_man on Dec 17^th, 2007, 12:21am

oh no springs to mind. my mechanic tells me this could be on the cards . . .

any idea on price ?

would I be wise to buy a low milage engine ready to swap ?

Title: Re: HEAD Gasket !
Post by Highlander on Dec 17^th, 2007, 12:27am

24v isnt it Dan?

Gasket sets on ebay for around £70 i think, its not too bad a job to do if you give yourself a weekend and take your time.

Dunno what a garage would charge but it would likely be frightening :o

p.s. whats your mechanic seeing to suggest the gaskets going??

Title: Re: HEAD Gasket !
Post by Baz on Dec 17^th, 2007, 12:29am

on 12/17/07 at 00:27:06, Highlander wrote:

whats your mechanic seeing to suggest the gaskets going??

pound notes probably!!

Title: Re: HEAD Gasket !
Post by dan_the_man on Dec 17^th, 2007, 12:33am

I've had my matrix cleaned. he said there was a little oil in the water.

I doubt he is skamming me. he charged me 20 pound for an oil and filter change with fully synthetic oil. I would struggle to get the oil and filter for that money.

Title: Re: HEAD Gasket !
Post by Tons_of_fun on Dec 17^th, 2007, 12:36am

There is a chemical available (sorry name escapes me ) that when mixed with your coolant changes colour if there are gas emissions in the coolent.Just a thought

Title: Re: HEAD Gasket !
Post by Highlander on Dec 17^th, 2007, 12:37am

Such a cynic! ;D We all know these garages are such honest places too...

Dont let him change the head gasket if its a just a ballooned rad, thats often what gets the blame..

Title: Re: HEAD Gasket !
Post by dan_the_man on Dec 17^th, 2007, 12:39am

he has not proposed any work is needed yet. he said it could be good time to buy another bus or run it and see what happens.

Title: Re: HEAD Gasket !
Post by Highlander on Dec 17^th, 2007, 12:39am

Looks like he could be right then, a spare engine is always handy to have :)

Title: Re: HEAD Gasket !
Post by dan_the_man on Dec 17^th, 2007, 12:40am

the chemical thing sounds a good idea ton's.

Title: Re: HEAD Gasket !
Post by dan_the_man on Dec 17^th, 2007, 12:41am

how many spare engine's do you have Highlander ?

Title: Re: HEAD Gasket !
Post by Highlander on Dec 17^th, 2007, 12:48am

24v's?
2 in cars on the road
1 rebuilt ready to fit if needed
1 being rebuilt
1 good spare one from a scrapper
and one which i'm keeping for my 4.0 project :)

oh and a pile of bits :)

Title: Re: HEAD Gasket !
Post by dan_the_man on Dec 17^th, 2007, 12:51am

Loving it ! you must be a busy guy.

Title: Re: HEAD Gasket !
Post by Highlander on Dec 17^th, 2007, 12:58am

Yes but not on the cars at the minute :-[

I've spent the whole weekend (7am to 2am yesterday) fitting curtain poles, light fittings, towel rails, blinds, pictures, mirrors etc in a new house (you know the drill) ;)

and much as i'd like to be out in the garage it would severely lower my life expectancy if i did so ;D

Title: Re: HEAD Gasket !
Post by dan_the_man on Dec 17^th, 2007, 1:06am

you take on more than I dare . great luck.