Freelander 1 BGA aftermarket K series head gasket, quality issue - AVOID

GrumpyGel said:

DMGRS are selling a Payen BW750 'clone'...

https://www.dmgrs.co.uk/products/k-series-vvc-payen-bw750-elastomer-head-gasket-set-full-kit

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I've got one of these when I couldn't find the Payen BW750 for my new engine builds. I can probably have a look to see if there is a manufacturer's mark on it... (I haven't fitted it yet) (and now I am nervous!)

Goetze does an elastomer one as well! I don't think these are rubbish
PN 30-029292-00

https://www.fmmotorparts.co.uk/cata...=15591&search_type=vehicle&subcategory_id=318

But these are hard to find as well, I think Federal Mogul pulled the plug. The BW750 is no longer displayed on their part catalogue.
Some shops say dispatch in about 1 month therefore this MIGHT be just summer stuff Factory on holiday
FAI is next

LE: https://www.bestpartstore.co.uk/1934100-payen-gasket-cylinder-head
Sent them an email minutes ago.

Let us know if they have them in stock - I may buy a couple if they do!

Attached the answer. As suspected summer holidays in Payen factory

Just got another email from another agent saying that it's not coming back in stock.
Also payen removed it from their site.
I don't think we will see it again. So it's either mls from them or some alternative. Not bga... I know those ae rubbish

Placed order now: Amazon product

I hope they won't refund or cancel.

I've just tried ordering too - let's see what happens!

On eBay as well: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/273834736813 single on on whole ebay. Get it while it's hot

Latest update is now back on federal mogul catalogue, so it will come back in stock I think.

Does anyone want a Payen BW750 + JN963 (rocker cover gasket) both for 55 quid delivered? I have them in "stock" extra bit.

Amazon tells me that the Payen BW750 gaskets I've ordered are coming in, so fingers crossed

Those buggers shipped after a week!

Seems like the bw750 is now impossible to find. This will dig k series graves a bit deeper.