29south Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 It had to happen some time - but first run of the day at Curbourgh this morning was hard to take! 1600 2007 Academy. What is the current thinking (i know there is much in the archives but quite old) on the best fix/or go to people to get it fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garybee Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 As long as you realised quickly and shut it down before the head got too hot it's an easy fix. That's assuming your head gasket has actually failed of course. What are the symptoms?edit: commiserations on the timing though, that is a real shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29south Posted August 15, 2020 Author Share Posted August 15, 2020 Thanks, chronic misfire, steam out of exhaust and then coolant when i came to a halt. I was able to shut down quickly thankfully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garybee Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 Gotcha, pretty conclusive for a leak between the cylinders and the water jacket then. You say "coolant when you came to a stop", do you mean an overflowing header tank or something else?There's always the possibility of another fault (cracked liner etc.) but realistically the chances are it's going to be the head gasket. If that's the case and it was shut off quickly enough it can be DIY'd for <£100. Do you do any spannering yourself or are you looking for recommendations? If the latter a location may help people suggest somewhere appropriate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative C20 WUN Posted August 15, 2020 Area Representative Share Posted August 15, 2020 I've never finished a run at Curseborough... fingers crossed for the engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative paul richards Posted August 16, 2020 Area Representative Share Posted August 16, 2020 Before you go changing the head gasket check the inlet manifold gasket first. You're going to change it anyway. The symptoms you have are exactly the same as a failure of the inlet gasket as it can fail allowing coolant to enter the inlet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29south Posted August 16, 2020 Author Share Posted August 16, 2020 Thanks all, will check things out -Garybee i am based in West Sussex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 Good call Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative paul richards Posted August 16, 2020 Area Representative Share Posted August 16, 2020 Came across it on another members car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 Hundreds of K series have had unnecessary HG repalcements because of inlets gaskets being drawn in...... out local Rover dealer made a mint on them until I point this out to a potential new fleet client.... We then gained all his fleet.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29south Posted August 19, 2020 Author Share Posted August 19, 2020 Now in the expert hands of PGM - definitely HG but also broken piston etc so rather more than i first thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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