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Stryder · 29th January 2013, 21:06

Hi all.
So I've just bought a 75 1.8t and the head gasket has gone after just 70 miles

l have pulled the head off and found the liners have sunk level with the block and an MLS headgasket had already been fitted. (I'm assuming whoever fitted it didnt check the liners or didn't have the money)
I am planning to fit liner shims but have read/heard conflicting facts on which head gasket to fit with them.
Should I fit an MLS or Elastomer (blue type) with the liner shims?

Also, I'm going to get the head checked but is it completely necessary to have it skimmed?

I wait with baited breath as I cannot wait to get it back on the road!

Cheers

29th January 2013, 21:06	#1
Stryder Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Conn.SE Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Witham Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	1.8t liners sunk, which head gasket? Hi all. So I've just bought a 75 1.8t and the head gasket has gone after just 70 miles l have pulled the head off and found the liners have sunk level with the block and an MLS headgasket had already been fitted. (I'm assuming whoever fitted it didnt check the liners or didn't have the money) I am planning to fit liner shims but have read/heard conflicting facts on which head gasket to fit with them. Should I fit an MLS or Elastomer (blue type) with the liner shims? Also, I'm going to get the head checked but is it completely necessary to have it skimmed? I wait with baited breath as I cannot wait to get it back on the road! Cheers