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Pete · 29th November 2008, 19:40

Corwen, unless I have missed something here I think you have jumped to a conclusion that the head gasket has failed but got no proof that this is the case. In which case you could be about to waste money by fixing something that isn't broken.

Your own description shows that the presence of mayo would more indicate that the engine needs a flush and a good run to help keep the condensation in your engine down. It does not automatically mean that the head gasket has failed.

I know of one case where a low mileage K series unit was losing coolant, there was mayo in the oil and it was just assumed that the gasket had failed. It was replaced and the coolant loss continued. Three times it went back and forth, until someone else took a look and found a hose was shot.

As Simon has stated earlier, take a logical set of steps first before committing yourself to what could turn out to be a waste of your own money. If it does turn out to be a failed gasket then at least you will know that the work is required - but don't jump to conclusions. And don't have the head skimmed - Rover advised this should not be done. You have said the temperature gauge hasn't moved so it is likely it has not warped and should be okay to re-use.

Corwen · 29th November 2008, 19:42

theres 3 guys on ebay [good feedbacks] all around the west midlands, which is not too far away, prices range £300--350, one is including cam belt and water pump in the price, anyone used any of them ?

Pete · 29th November 2008, 19:57

If you really think it is a failed gasket I would suggest you click here:

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/inde...page=directory

You will see we have an advert from a chap in the West Midlands called Jason. As a Land Rover technician he won awards and certainly knows his onions about the K Series unit. Please remember that like any mobile service you may have to cover the cost of his fuel to come to you and the price quoted on the web page does not include this.

Simon · 29th November 2008, 20:09

Or, if you can travel south to Burton-Upon-Trent area, there is a garage by a well-respected mechanic, Austin Garages. He will tell you straight and proper what does and does not need fixing.

Corwen · 29th November 2008, 20:38

advice duelly taken, but i think for my peace of mind i think i will phone jason [mobile landrover specilist]and arrange a gasket change, £300 ,if it only needed a flush,well its going to get that as well as a dependable gasket, and not a cooked engine.

cjmillsnun · 30th November 2008, 11:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corwen

reached my machanic by phone, he said it would be advicable to have the head skimmed as he has done many HEAD GASKETS on the 75, is this being over zelous or is worth the precation [ and money]

I maintain over many years of experience with the K series engine that skimming a head is the absolute last resort. If the head face is flat DO NOT skim it. It will remove a hardness coating.

cjmillsnun · 30th November 2008, 11:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corwen

advice duelly taken, but i think for my peace of mind i think i will phone jason [mobile landrover specilist]and arrange a gasket change, £300 ,if it only needed a flush,well its going to get that as well as a dependable gasket, and not a cooked engine.

The original gasket is fine.

I ran a 1.8VVC engine in one of the most stressful environments that the K4 was ever fitted in (the MGF). The car was 8 years old when I sold it and on its original gasket that had not failed.

Get the water loss fixed, there are many reasons why water could be leaking, the HG failing (if it has) is just a consequence of that. Even the MLS gasket will go if subjected to water loss.

29th November 2008, 19:40	#11
Pete Owners Club Director Rover 75 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sherfield-on-Loddon Posts: 4,872 Thanks: 137 Thanked 996 Times in 444 Posts	Corwen, unless I have missed something here I think you have jumped to a conclusion that the head gasket has failed but got no proof that this is the case. In which case you could be about to waste money by fixing something that isn't broken. Your own description shows that the presence of mayo would more indicate that the engine needs a flush and a good run to help keep the condensation in your engine down. It does not automatically mean that the head gasket has failed. I know of one case where a low mileage K series unit was losing coolant, there was mayo in the oil and it was just assumed that the gasket had failed. It was replaced and the coolant loss continued. Three times it went back and forth, until someone else took a look and found a hose was shot. As Simon has stated earlier, take a logical set of steps first before committing yourself to what could turn out to be a waste of your own money. If it does turn out to be a failed gasket then at least you will know that the work is required - but don't jump to conclusions. And don't have the head skimmed - Rover advised this should not be done. You have said the temperature gauge hasn't moved so it is likely it has not warped and should be okay to re-use. __________________ Follow The Club On Twitter

29th November 2008, 19:57	#13
Pete Owners Club Director Rover 75 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sherfield-on-Loddon Posts: 4,872 Thanks: 137 Thanked 996 Times in 444 Posts	If you really think it is a failed gasket I would suggest you click here: http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/inde...page=directory You will see we have an advert from a chap in the West Midlands called Jason. As a Land Rover technician he won awards and certainly knows his onions about the K Series unit. Please remember that like any mobile service you may have to cover the cost of his fuel to come to you and the price quoted on the web page does not include this. __________________ Follow The Club On Twitter

29th November 2008, 19:42	#12
Corwen Loves to post ROVER 75 CLUB SE 1.8 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: heanor Posts: 460 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	theres 3 guys on ebay [good feedbacks] all around the west midlands, which is not too far away, prices range £300--350, one is including cam belt and water pump in the price, anyone used any of them ?

29th November 2008, 20:09	#14
Simon Banned - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 10,318 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Or, if you can travel south to Burton-Upon-Trent area, there is a garage by a well-respected mechanic, Austin Garages. He will tell you straight and proper what does and does not need fixing.

29th November 2008, 20:38	#15
Corwen Loves to post ROVER 75 CLUB SE 1.8 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: heanor Posts: 460 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	advice duelly taken, but i think for my peace of mind i think i will phone jason [mobile landrover specilist]and arrange a gasket change, £300 ,if it only needed a flush,well its going to get that as well as a dependable gasket, and not a cooked engine.