head gasket

wyndy67 · 27th July 2016, 12:35

hello new member here i have had my 75 since april 2016 most of little jobs been done but been told need a head gasket replaced garages in my town not interested to much time involved they say i only need gasket etc as belts and pump done does any one know of a mobile mechanic who would help i live in sunderland area thanks wyndy67

T-Cut · 27th July 2016, 14:40

2005 1.8T. I'm not doubting the advice you received, but what symptoms does it have?

TC

CLINTE · 27th July 2016, 14:56

Hi John,

I know that 1.8 's are prone to HGF but there is a lot of misdiagnosis e.g.
could be a fan issue or there are weak points from the expansion tank to the thermostat.

I would suggest that you contact Marinabrian on the Forum here as a starting point.He is in Newcastle.

Clinte

suzublu · 27th July 2016, 15:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by wyndy67

hello new member here i have had my 75 since april 2016 most of little jobs been done but been told need a head gasket replaced garages in my town not interested to much time involved they say i only need gasket etc as belts and pump done does any one know of a mobile mechanic who would help i live in sunderland area thanks wyndy67

Dave Johnson in Fencehouses is your man

wyndy67 · 27th July 2016, 16:25

thanks for that how do i contact dave johnson is he on thisforum

wyndy67 · 27th July 2016, 16:27

loss of coolant start of creamy in oil cap and pressure in header tank

Fusilier · 27th July 2016, 16:33

Dave is based on the site near JB Coachworks /classic campers in woodstone village

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@54.84...7i13312!8i6656

He is a MG Rover specialist

Stu

wyndy67 · 27th July 2016, 16:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fusilier

Dave is based on the site near JB Coachworks /classic campers in woodstone village

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@54.84...7i13312!8i6656

He is a MG Rover specialist

Stu

thanks for that

wyndy67 · 27th July 2016, 16:57

[QUOTE=wyndy67;2337056]thanks for that do you have a contact number

marinabrian · 27th July 2016, 22:19

[QUOTE=wyndy67;2337065]

Quote:

Originally Posted by wyndy67

thanks for that do you have a contact number

PM sent

Brian

27th July 2016, 12:35	#1
wyndy67 Newbie rover 75 saloon Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: sunderland Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	head gasket hello new member here i have had my 75 since april 2016 most of little jobs been done but been told need a head gasket replaced garages in my town not interested to much time involved they say i only need gasket etc as belts and pump done does any one know of a mobile mechanic who would help i live in sunderland area thanks wyndy67

27th July 2016, 16:33	#7
Fusilier Moderator / RS North East MG ZT T 180,MGF Freestyle, Jaguar XKR Convertible and XF Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Newton Aycliffe Posts: 6,397 Thanks: 1,329 Thanked 2,231 Times in 1,309 Posts	Dave Johnson Dave is based on the site near JB Coachworks /classic campers in woodstone village https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@54.84...7i13312!8i6656 He is a MG Rover specialist Stu __________________ # Project Gruple http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=213155 Last edited by Fusilier; 27th July 2016 at 16:36..

27th July 2016, 14:40	#2
T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,753 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	2005 1.8T. I'm not doubting the advice you received, but what symptoms does it have? TC

27th July 2016, 14:56	#3
CLINTE Loves to post Rover & MG less Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: ELLESMERE PORT Posts: 320 Thanks: 44 Thanked 97 Times in 90 Posts	Hi John, I know that 1.8 's are prone to HGF but there is a lot of misdiagnosis e.g. could be a fan issue or there are weak points from the expansion tank to the thermostat. I would suggest that you contact Marinabrian on the Forum here as a starting point.He is in Newcastle. Clinte

27th July 2016, 16:25	#5
wyndy67 Newbie rover 75 saloon Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: sunderland Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	thanks for that how do i contact dave johnson is he on thisforum

27th July 2016, 16:27	#6
wyndy67 Newbie rover 75 saloon Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: sunderland Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	loss of coolant start of creamy in oil cap and pressure in header tank

27th July 2016, 16:57	#9
wyndy67 Newbie rover 75 saloon Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: sunderland Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	[QUOTE=wyndy67;2337056]thanks for that do you have a contact number