Rover 75 Head Gasket....again !

kaiser · 3rd December 2013, 16:15

There can be non HGF causes for what you see. A leaking inlet manifold is the easiest and cheapest to rectify.
Apart from that leaks around the liners, a crack or an unsealed waterway near the sump.
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http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=130997 (see p.1,2,3)

DMGRS · 3rd December 2013, 16:18

It's a common thing for every man and his dog to refer to the Land Rover MLS gasket as 'uprated', but if the original problem isn't sorted you'll have the same issue again down the line.
The Land Rover gasket actually fairs worse on engines with low or uneven liners, usually having another failure either immediately or shortly after repair is common if your engine suffers with these.

I vote fitting the Payen BW750 (blue sealant, latest version) and of course renewing all cooling system components - belt and braces approach.

kaiser · 3rd December 2013, 16:23

I have used an MSL head gasket from Victor Reinz, and I can vouch that these are top quality components, I don't think you can go wrong.

DMGRS · 3rd December 2013, 16:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaiser

I have used an MSL head gasket from Victor Reinz, and I can vouch that these are top quality components, I don't think you can go wrong.

Indeed - they're the MLS gaskets I supply. They're very good as long as liners are checked before fitting.

The only way you can go wrong is fitting one to an engine with low liners, and having your own heated waterfall from under the exhaust manifold...

cadoc · 12th December 2013, 11:09

Thanks for all your advice.
After reading kaiser's reply and links I've gone down the road of adding K-Seal to my water for now.
I'll let you know how everything progresses.

3rd December 2013, 16:18	#2
DMGRS Discount MG Rover Spares Rover 75 CDTi, 2x MG ZS180 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Hythe, Southampton Posts: 11,321 Thanks: 456 Thanked 3,377 Times in 2,027 Posts	It's a common thing for every man and his dog to refer to the Land Rover MLS gasket as 'uprated', but if the original problem isn't sorted you'll have the same issue again down the line. The Land Rover gasket actually fairs worse on engines with low or uneven liners, usually having another failure either immediately or shortly after repair is common if your engine suffers with these. I vote fitting the Payen BW750 (blue sealant, latest version) and of course renewing all cooling system components - belt and braces approach. __________________ Your trusted MG Rover specialist! Tel: 02380 001133 / Email: [email protected] We now have a 'chat' function on our site for even quicker replies. Give it a try! Remember - discount code FORUM5 for 5% off

12th December 2013, 11:09	#5
cadoc Newbie Rover 75 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cardiff Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for all your advice. After reading kaiser's reply and links I've gone down the road of adding K-Seal to my water for now. I'll let you know how everything progresses. Last edited by cadoc; 12th December 2013 at 11:11..

3rd December 2013, 16:15	#1
kaiser This is my second home 75 Tourer 2.5 Auto, 1.8T, 75V8ZT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Johannesburg ZA Posts: 6,200 Thanks: 1 Thanked 859 Times in 613 Posts	There can be non HGF causes for what you see. A leaking inlet manifold is the easiest and cheapest to rectify. Apart from that leaks around the liners, a crack or an unsealed waterway near the sump. http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=36562 http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=130997 (see p.1,2,3)

3rd December 2013, 16:23	#3
kaiser This is my second home 75 Tourer 2.5 Auto, 1.8T, 75V8ZT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Johannesburg ZA Posts: 6,200 Thanks: 1 Thanked 859 Times in 613 Posts	I have used an MSL head gasket from Victor Reinz, and I can vouch that these are top quality components, I don't think you can go wrong.