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Old 15th March 2021, 12:26   #1
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Hello all,

I am asking in general about the best head gaskets to use on the 4 pot k series engines.

I am replacing the head gasket on my rover 100 (late metro) it has 1.4 single port injection k series.

what would you suggest the best head gasket for that engine?

Thank you

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Old 15th March 2021, 13:45   #2
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I always buy the elastomer type, never had any bother and that’s what I’ve fitted to my track r25. Isn’t troubled by slightly uneven liner heights or low liners and will seal less than perfect heads and decks from water and oil.
Countless people buy and successfully use the multilayer but buy from a reputable seller, I’ve had problems with them in the past.

If you’ve got the head off and are able to measure the liner heights if they’re all above 3 thou and are level you can use either. Less than 3 use an elastomer.
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Old 15th March 2021, 15:49   #3
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This Guide to K-series head gaskets might be useful. I'd also go for the elastomer.
https://www.dmgrs.co.uk/pages/choosi...ead-gasket-kit
They're all available from DMGRS here on the forum.


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Old 16th March 2021, 08:50   #4
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The age of your car indicates if original your engine is an K series with have wet liners, which was before the floating liners where introduced to take the engine up to 1.8
This helps some of the associated issues . I would also recommend to replace with an elastomer gasket ,they are more forgiving than MLS gaskets for imperfections on the head or the block
and have seen numerous times coolant leaks between the layers with a MLS

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Thank you,

The car is a 94/95 1.4 single cam k series.

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The age of your car indicates if original your engine is an K series with have wet liners, which was before the floating liners where introduced to take the engine up to 1.8
This helps some of the associated issues . I would also recommend to replace with an elastomer gasket ,they are more forgiving than MLS gaskets for imperfections on the head or the block
and have seen numerous times coolant leaks between the layers with a MLS
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Old 16th March 2021, 10:09   #6
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As already said, go for the Elastomer item.

Either opt for the one that DMGRS sells, or the Payen item.
Both of these head gaskets are better than the original Elastomer.

Make sure you check the head face.
Personally, I always get the head skimmed but I know there are others that choose not to (I don't want this to create a big discussion as has been done so many times before).

Use new head bolts (stretch type & again, my personal opinion & something I always do).
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I'm getting the head skimmed don't worry! at £30 + vat its a no brainer



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As already said, go for the Elastomer item.

Either opt for the one that DMGRS sells, or the Payen item.
Both of these head gaskets are better than the original Elastomer.

Make sure you check the head face.
Personally, I always get the head skimmed but I know there are others that choose not to (I don't want this to create a big discussion as has been done so many times before).

Use new head bolts (stretch type & again, my personal opinion & something I always do).
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Old 17th March 2021, 16:22   #8
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Our Elastomer gasket (a BW750 clone, with a little more quality control) is our weapon of choice these days - we no longer stock the Payen item due to repeated issues with faulty gaskets.

Our version of the BW750 is well-priced, cheap enough to be an option for everybody and the quality is A1.
It'll be great on your engine
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I'm getting the head skimmed don't worry! at £30 + vat its a no brainer
I guess it all depends on the condition of the engine but if an engine is out then a block skim is also advisable for better mating. However, the cost and time is usually the defining factor and thus only racers and petrol heads tend to do it.

Just an aside!

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The engine isn’t out.

The head I have taken from a different low millage engine. I have just collected it today. I also have ordered the hg from dgmrs
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