[Cemo]

Yep, the head gaskets gone on my car, something I thought would never happen to it. I got all the symptons including steam out the exhaust, mayo in the oil cap and coolant leaking (which is also because of the pipe leaking at the back of the engine). I really wanna keep the car as its in perfect condition so I'm gonna try and repair it myself. Does anyone know any cheap places I can get a head gasket and the other parts I need from? Its in its early stages I guess as the temperature levels havent risen yet so hopefully damage is minimal.

[j50nde]

Make sure you use an OE payen gasket or the landrover spec one,and that the gasket comes with the replacement steel dowels,if you use a cheaper aftermarket gasket you will be asking for trouble.
Any car accessories shop/motor factors should be able to get you a payen gasket for under £30.

[Cemo]

Thanks for the info, think I'm gonna go for the FAI gasket from Motor Factors, was also going to fit it myself but will probably get a garage to do it for me providing the price is decent.

Is there anything else I need apart from the gasket and dowels? I'll do the cambelt at the same time ofc.

[E_T_V]

Many people will recommend changing the water pump at the same time too, as a leaking pump is often the cause of HGF.

Your car will already have steel dowls which can be re-used so you won't need these. I'd go for a payen or genuine head gasket rather than an FAI one if it was me, but more important is that it is fitted right. Remember to check that the liner heights are correct, as if they aren't then it'll not last. The same goes for the head. If you've not overheated it then it has a better chance of being flat but nothing is guarenteed so check it is flat and skim it if it isn't.

I've got a payen I think headgasket set here for a K series (bought as insurance to make sure mine never went on our 1.4!). £30 posted if you want it.

Its DIY-able if you are methodic and handy with a set of spanners. Just take your time and follow the various guides available.

[Dorset_Clive]

When it comes to taking the head off, I use a "reverse tigthening" procedure - use the order in the manual (basically start in the middle and work out to the edges) and loosen 1/8 turn at a time.

I don't know if it really does any good, but it makes me feel better that I'm not going to warp the head by releasing all the compression from one end first!

[Paul_1978_yorks]

Don't forget to get the head skimmed just to be sure!

[Cemo]

Well the Rover has gone to a garage this morning to get repaired. £420 its cost but thats for the head gasket, cam belt, and getting the head skimmed with all parts and labour included. I'm lucky I got some great friends as the Rover would of definately ended up in car heaven

[Smithy]

Good news!

[woodsy_mv6]

Good news!

Agreed. Thats a bloody good price for all that

[Cemo]

Good news!

Agreed. Thats a bloody good price for all that

Really? I thought that was quite expensive tbh, I was expecting it to be around £250 *laughs*.