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HI, No I don't know where the gasket has failed. But I had a water leak on a pipe and lost the coolant, the temperature went up, and I drove for 4 or 5 km like this. The mayonnaise appeared 4 month later (I was regulaly checking) The liners...

Hi all, I've noticed 2 dents on the engine part, I can feel them with a toothpick. Will I have a sealing problem with the new head gasket ? Thanks

So I asked the guy from "discount rover spares" about this gasket, this is what he said : Hi there. That is not the original gasket. It looks like a aftermarket MLS to my eye. For many years people said those gaskets were a fix but neglected to...

Ok so I figured it out for the safe position and removed the head

Just to be sure can you confirm the steps for removing the head ? - Move the engine to Top Dead Center - Lock the 2 cogs on the head - Remove the timing belt - Turn the crankshaft wheel 60° right to put the pistons in safe position - Then I can...

Yes I checked this site thanks. I'm going for the polymer one

Yes thanks,I have the locking tool I did the water pump and timing belt last year.

Hi Everyone, The time has come, I thought I would be spared, but no. I have coolant disappearing and I can see mayonnaise in the oil, the car temperature is normal. It has 140.000 Km So I will do this, It will be my first head gasket change...

I've got them from here. https://auto.jaccessoirise.com

Got made to measure covers for my Freelander, its a perfect fit.

I did the test today because the car was resisting when reversing on full steering lock. It looks good, I have 35 Seconds for 45° and 5 Kilos weight with a 1.20 M bar, just like the youtube video I noticed that the rear tyres where at 2.1 Bars...