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(Message started by: ro284 on Jan 10^th, 2011, 2:28pm)

Title: Gaskets head bolts, where rfom?
Post by ro284 on Jan 10^th, 2011, 2:28pm

Just phoned Ford dealers, for 2-3 16v Head gasket £33 plus head bolts timing chain tensioner. (called decoke kit) £170, Seems a lot to me, the cars worth it though, just wondered if any one knows of another supplier a bit cheaper?
Thanks Bob

Title: Re: Gaskets head bolts, where rfom?
Post by gozz on Jan 10^th, 2011, 5:31pm

I get mine from our local engine recon place,Payen do the gasket AC5680,and the bolt set HBS032,can't remember what I paid last time,now you have the details you can check though.Most pattern parts are cheaper than so called 'genuine' parts,but always worth a check.
GOZZ.

Title: Re: Gaskets head bolts, where rfom?
Post by Scorpio_Mike on Jan 10^th, 2011, 6:47pm

Try http://www.enginestuff.co.uk/

Title: Re: Gaskets head bolts, where rfom?
Post by ro284 on Jan 10^th, 2011, 7:36pm

Thanks GOZZ Mike, well this looks good!
mines a 98.
1 x FORD SCORPIO 2.3 SCORPIO INJ 96-98 Head Gasket
1 x FORD SCORPIO 2.3 SCORPIO INJ 96-98 Head Bolts
Total £51.42
I would imagine the bolts torque up/stretch, the same degree as Ford ones, what you reckon? That just leaves the tensioner, from Ford, huge saving there!
Thanks again, where is that Thumbs up smiley!
Bob

Title: Re: Gaskets head bolts, where rfom?
Post by gozz on Jan 10^th, 2011, 7:56pm

The parts are in all probabilities made for Ford by someone else anyway,it's all a big racket including silly mind games ::)
GOZZ.

Title: Re: Gaskets head bolts, where rfom?
Post by Matt on Jan 11^th, 2011, 12:56pm

ive reused the 2.3's tensioner before, it can be stripped down and reset if your carefull,

have a look at the galaxy stuff if your stuck, they are essentially the same engine (scorpio code Y5A galaxy Y5B)

Title: Re: Gaskets head bolts, where rfom?
Post by ro284 on Jan 11^th, 2011, 4:36pm

Thanks guys, Matt i would like to reset the tensioner, is there a how to or clue as to how anywhere please? i set one off accidently and had to scrap it :-[ also did you buy that sunroof offered? the one i have access to is in a compound, only availiable at certain times, which is a pain tying up times with the owner of the car. i want wishbones off it!
i got the new head gasket from Ford for £33. aftermarket price £47! waiting on the bolts delivery, hope tomorrow!
Then i can get the 2-3 altogether and ready for flushing the oil out of the coolant! lots going on! rebuild 2-3 gather bits for 24v for mot, at the same time as flash on lock mod on the wifes 2-9! all estates.
Thanks Bob

Title: Re: Gaskets head bolts, where rfom?
Post by Matt on Jan 12^th, 2011, 2:27am

Hi Bob

I dont remember much about doing it as i did it on the 2.3 estate i put the 2.0 top end on 3 years or so ago now, i think i just pulled it all apart to drain the oil out then put it all back with a slight mod or tweek to the spring clip, if you or any one has an old one knocking about i could look at doing it again and post the pics up, i do remember it was a pain to get it to fire out once it was all set up in the engine but a hammer and a small bar did the trick lol :D