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Originally Posted by roverbarmy
Everything depends on the condition of the unit involved. If the liners are sound and level, use the steel multilayer. If there is any uneveness in the liners, use the uprated standard gasket. That's a very simplistic explanation. There are also upgrades for a stiffened oil rail etc., I would suggest a trawl of the net for the full info. It's not straightforward and you need a specialist to give you the best advice once the engine is stripped for inspection. There is no fixed answer to your questions.  |
Hi and thanks for the info, i've read and researched about the uprated oil rail and better bolts, uprated gaskets, along with the steel location dowel and liner problems but after all this work is done is there likely to be a repeat of the HGF?
Ie ... the fitting of all these uprated parts should in theory negate the need to do it again in the future or will there always be room for doubt taking into account the inherent design flaws of the engine design?
What I can't find the answer to is ....those complete engine re-builds that have used all the modified parts ... how well they have faired 50-60,000 miles down the road!