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The garage I use are ex Rover guys, I've used them for over 10 years and they've always been great, I was just hoping that this time they my have been bit hasty but I think they've got it right. As Lear has pointed out I'll have to decide between stripping down myself or the dreaded Steel Seal. Cheers Paul |
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I am very alarmed that people are suggesting the use of K-seal or Steel Seal.
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Knowing Dave (Stocktake) I do not believe that he was promoting the use of Steel Seal. Note the amusing spelling: It's clear to me that the point Dave is making is that the tests he has suggested are inexpensive by comparing them to the price of a bottle of the devil's potion. It's no more than that. There are many long and woeful tales from members who have had K-Seal and Steel Seal put into their engines. Anybody considering or recommending this course of action should read these depressing accounts. Simon
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I agree with Simon - avoid the steel seal .
I would also add that HGF on a KV6 doesn't have to be such a major job if you can find the right mechanic. When my engine noise was finally diagnosed as piston slap, I decided I wanted it sorted, so agreed to have the engine removed and stripped down. As the heads would be coming off anyway, the mechanic decided he'd take them off with the engine in situ to make the engine smaller & lighter for removal. They were off with no issue in less that 2 hours of his arrival. The replacement followed a similar pattern. He replaced the clutch and engine block and then had the heads on in no time at all. I had offered to give him a hand with the rear head as it looked like it might be a little awkward, but it proved unnecessary and he popped it on single handed much as he had done with the front head. All in all, replacing the heads were probably the most uneventful part of the rebuild. I should perhaps add though, I'm no mechanic, so wouldn't dream of doing it myself . Cliff
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Just as an aside, not wishing to alarm the OP but.. I have seen more KV6 engines with liner issues than head gasket failure.
Your garage may change the head gaskets but unless they check the bottom end thoroughly you could end up with the same issue.
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