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17th January 2009, 10:48 | #1 |
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HeadGasket quote!
ive got a 2000 1.8 rover 75, the head gasket has gone. Creamy engine oil.
Ive been quoted 250 for the headgasket and a further 100 for the timing belt, not to pricey then! Is it usual for the heating system not to work in the car when the head gasket goes, as its just blowing cold air in the cockpit? |
17th January 2009, 10:55 | #2 | |
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It is usual for the heater to blow cold if the head gasket goes as it looses the water, also make sure they fit the new MLS head gasket and DO NOT SKIM the head! |
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17th January 2009, 12:10 | #3 |
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im getting mine do next week why do you not skim the head
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17th January 2009, 12:30 | #4 |
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Skim the head if necessary. Our experience is that nearly every head needs some skimming. The company that we use have a high tech lapping machine, so they take off the absolute minimum required.
If the garage doing the repair has not done a HGF repair using a Land Rover gasket before, don't let them use this kit. If the head repair is done correctly, we believe that there is benefit to using the Land Rover kit. |
19th January 2009, 17:32 | #5 |
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got the car back today, job done all for 350 quid, very happy with that.
just one problem now the `code` is flashing on the stereo and i dont have it!!!! Oh and another problem, the mechanic noticed that the fan which sits between the front grill and radiator was missing....it must have spun of at some point..... |
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Get it sorted fast. Last edited by JohnDotCom; 19th January 2009 at 19:17.. |
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19th January 2009, 19:21 | #7 |
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it may have been the cause of the origional hgf. overheated?
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19th January 2009, 19:22 | #8 |
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On an 8 year old 75, the best option is to fit a complete new motor and fan system. These are available from Rover spares outlets, eBay or from fellow member Jules. Contact him for a good deal. As noted by JDC, running a 1.8 engine without the fan is virtually guaranteed to blow the head gasket. Presumably that's why you're at this point anyway.
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