Oh my head is going

welshboypat · 27th March 2014, 13:20

I just noticed i was losing coolant below the exhaust manifold so checked coolant and yes have little bits of gunk floating around, so what do i do now, is it worth fixing and how much would it cost

MG Tom · 27th March 2014, 13:24

A proper repair should be less than £400. It's a good idea to sort it sooner rather than later.

welshboypat · 27th March 2014, 13:41

thanx for getting back and what sort of Gasket should i get.

MG Tom · 27th March 2014, 13:48

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Originally Posted by welshboypat

thanx for getting back and what sort of Gasket should i get.

That all depends on liner heights, which need to be measured.

I would tend towards the latest blue Payen elastomer gasket over an MLS.

welshboypat · 27th March 2014, 17:49

And would you use the head saver shim under the Payen elastomer gasket

MG Tom · 27th March 2014, 17:54

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Originally Posted by welshboypat

And would you use the head saver shim under the Payen elastomer gasket

That depends on the head height after and necessary machining, and the quality of the fire ring area.

welshboypat · 28th March 2014, 09:05

Thats great Tom, i wonder could you help me on something else i need to replace the front catalytic converter and was wondering what size exhaust sleeve do i need to fit the front exhaust.

MG Tom · 28th March 2014, 09:14

67mm rings a bell, try and confirm though. I'm on the train at the moment so can't check.

welshboypat · 28th March 2014, 17:13

ok thanx Tom

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28th March 2014, 09:14	#8
MG Tom Posted a thing or two ex. MG ZT+ Join Date: May 2013 Location: Northampton-ish Posts: 1,484 Thanks: 156 Thanked 98 Times in 95 Posts	67mm rings a bell, try and confirm though. I'm on the train at the moment so can't check. __________________ '03 MG ZT+ 1.8T X-Power Grey with Monogram 'WTD' black alcantara trim. [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] My project thread HERE

27th March 2014, 13:41	#3
welshboypat Newbie Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ballinamore Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	thanx for getting back and what sort of Gasket should i get.

27th March 2014, 17:49	#5
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28th March 2014, 09:05	#7
welshboypat Newbie Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ballinamore Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thats great Tom, i wonder could you help me on something else i need to replace the front catalytic converter and was wondering what size exhaust sleeve do i need to fit the front exhaust.

28th March 2014, 17:13	#9
welshboypat Newbie Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ballinamore Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	ok thanx Tom