The Mad Hat Man said:Aren't the head bolts of the "stretch" type which go through the block? If so, they should never be retightened as they are designed to only be used once.
I believe that is part of the new super redesigned 1.8 K series engine that it has a new bottom end. I did read about it on the Rover forum, but cant remember exactly where (signs of dementia).
before yu say anything - good mornin' Mondeo![]()
dorowe said:LR supply new spec head bolts to use with the new gasket. These are fitted to a higher torque and need the new ladder.
The thermostat from QED, isnt for 1.8? the housing is diff to KV6. KV6 housing has 3 ingress and 1 egress. 1.8 has 2 ingress and 1 egress, looks like Y shape.The Mad Hat Man said:I have just been told (by QED) that the gaskets to use on a KV6 are the MG-Rover pn LVB101630 as used on the MG-ZT.
Having read the article http://www.sandsmuseum.com/cars/elise/thecar/engine/kingk.html as previously mentioned, I am going to fit the remote thermostat from QED (£125), however this needs to be proved on a KV6.
Looks like its down to me!![]()