peterking Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Looks as though I will have to remove the head on my 1.8 1997 K series. Seems to be any number of head gaskets on offer at varying prices. Which is the correct one to use? Any recommendations or more significant any to avoid. Intend to replace the bolts as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oilyhands Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Payen BW750 with blue elastomer seal, not an equivalent, just the genuine one.oily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterking Posted July 28, 2015 Author Share Posted July 28, 2015 Thanks, thought it may be better to steer clear of the bargains on Ebay. Rimmers looks like the place to go to, although did call the local Rover dealer, he did not know the colour of the seal. Everything has come apart easily until cam tensioner and bolt on the end of the crankshaft, any ideas welcomed. P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oilyhands Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 I do t really like offering services or parts on the BBS, that is not its purpose, but if you are having difficulty in obtaining the correct head gasket, I do keep them in stock.ooly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 You need to lock the flywheel teeth with a big screwdriver and use a long breaker bar on your socket to be able to undo the bolt on the front end of the crankshaft. A second person to hold the screwdriver makes it easier. You can see the teeth either side of the block. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Cambelt tensioner bolt .... can be tight. Breaker bar again. Leverage is your friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterking Posted July 28, 2015 Author Share Posted July 28, 2015 Thanks and making progess.Ground a screw driver head to fit the ring gear on the flywheel and crank bolt released, hooray. Still struggling with the cam tensioner bolt, please tell me that it is right hand thread! P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oilyhands Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 It's a normal thread, just quite tight. You don't actually need to remove the bottom pulley to get the head off.oily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterking Posted July 28, 2015 Author Share Posted July 28, 2015 Twisted the allen key and bolt has still not moved! Might see about borrowing power impact driver.(Oily have sent you an email)P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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