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JP53 · 21st September 2009, 19:10

I've owned 6 1.4/1.8 K series engined car's and I have only had one HGF (despite checking coolant level at least once a week) however she did not over heat so the engine suffered no damage and the head did not need a skim. The engine had covered 62000 miles.

I have had the upgraded gasket fitted (the original is just awful).

If you plan to keep the car for a long time and are worried about HGF then it is well worth getting the upgraded gasket fitted.

21st September 2009, 19:10	#9
JP53 I really should get out more....... 2004 Rover 75 1.8 Connoisseur SE saloon. 'Eliza' Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kidderminster Posts: 2,466 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I've owned 6 1.4/1.8 K series engined car's and I have only had one HGF (despite checking coolant level at least once a week) however she did not over heat so the engine suffered no damage and the head did not need a skim. The engine had covered 62000 miles. I have had the upgraded gasket fitted (the original is just awful). If you plan to keep the car for a long time and are worried about HGF then it is well worth getting the upgraded gasket fitted. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Rover 75, dignity, quality, charm. "Eliza ... Where the devil are my slippers?"