nicmk1est Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 hi allim after a head gasket and inlet manifold gasket for MB enginethanks inadvance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicmk1est Posted June 19, 2013 Author Share Posted June 19, 2013 got manifold gasket can i use a non-copper head gasket? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicmk1est Posted June 26, 2013 Author Share Posted June 26, 2013 not fussed now,,waiting for the big bang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Englishbull Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Nik.......................why break it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicmk1est Posted June 26, 2013 Author Share Posted June 26, 2013 just had enough of it,,,i got a better chance of selling it in parts then getting a fair price that il take for it,,,its one of those dreeded decision i got to make Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Why don't you just pickup another engine.Must be plenty of half decent ones about.CheersColin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Englishbull Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Quoted from nicmk1est just had enough of it,,,i got a better chance of selling it in parts then getting a fair price that il take for it,,,its one of those dreeded decision i got to make Nik don't take this wrong way but you won't get that much if broke as is mate.PLus it be shame lose a PFL estate.............................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicmk1est Posted June 26, 2013 Author Share Posted June 26, 2013 il get something back not nothing,dont wont to break unless i get a buyer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicmk1est Posted July 1, 2013 Author Share Posted July 1, 2013 apparently it not worth nothing as is? september could be sad month for this car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicmk1est Posted July 16, 2013 Author Share Posted July 16, 2013 has anyone used RIMMER`S composite headgasket rather then the copper type from CW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy thompson Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 Yes - in fact any early Mk2 NOS gasket can be used on a Mk1 but you need to punch a few holes in it for waterways. Use the old one as a template and make sure you centre it over the bore centres ( I used bigger studs so it self centralised) They are much better at not blowing I found Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicmk1est Posted July 18, 2013 Author Share Posted July 18, 2013 think im in trouble http://i1020.photobucket.com/a.....0499_zpsdfe90358.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 I thought it had a new gasket recently. That looks old and manky. Is that the problem?Is it just oozing, or pouring out?Hard to tell from the photo.CheersColin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radders Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 You didn't put the old gasket back on when you did the head last time did you Nick? 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferny Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Hmmm, reminds me of a waffle of a blue persuasion. If you don't know what I'm on about, don't google it. DON'T! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicmk1est Posted July 19, 2013 Author Share Posted July 19, 2013 hi radders,,,yes it is new headgasket £70 worth gone to pot!!!! less then 700 miles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radders Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Quoted from nicmk1est hi radders,,,yes it is new headgasket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... nicmk1est Posted July 19, 2013 Author Share Posted July 19, 2013 i thinking of using this one from RIMMER`S http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-207102COMP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... thescrapman Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Canley Classics have a head gasket in stock for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... nicmk1est Posted July 19, 2013 Author Share Posted July 19, 2013 got my name on canley gasket,,bite the bullet and dig a bigger hole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... thescrapman Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 I lost my last (precious) copper gasket when it did not troque down cleanly (gutted)Found it had bound very slightly on the studs and It filled the sump with coolant in about 30 seconds after it started. Everything seemed to torque up OK.I would take out all the studs and clean them on the wire wheel on the grinder, also get a straight edge on the block whilst the studs are out and also on the head.You may find the stud holes have pulled up slightly or something.CheersColin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Richard B Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Quoted from Radders Mk1 copper head gaskets are getting really scarce now. Perhaps the spares group may have an interest in this? Seeing as the copper gaskets have abestos in the middle, there may be some legal problems manufacturing them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... GT6 M Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Ive never seen a copper gasket for the 6.Butt, my Marra has a copper gasket on his Alvis.he never bought a new one, just ...acquires spares, just incase,!!all he ever does is to re heat the gasket with a blow torch,then quench it.and its as good as new.Maybe worth thinking aboot.M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... nicmk1est Posted July 23, 2013 Author Share Posted July 23, 2013 Quoted from nicmk1est got my name on canley gasket,,bite the bullet and dig a bigger hole headgasket come thru the post and it`s damaged,,,creased between 1 and 2 cylinder,,,back to drawing board 🙁 🙁 🙁 🙁 🙁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... nicmk1est Posted July 23, 2013 Author Share Posted July 23, 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 Next Page 1 of 6 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply Share More sharing options... Followers 0
nicmk1est Posted July 19, 2013 Author Share Posted July 19, 2013 i thinking of using this one from RIMMER`S http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-207102COMP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Canley Classics have a head gasket in stock for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicmk1est Posted July 19, 2013 Author Share Posted July 19, 2013 got my name on canley gasket,,bite the bullet and dig a bigger hole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 I lost my last (precious) copper gasket when it did not troque down cleanly (gutted)Found it had bound very slightly on the studs and It filled the sump with coolant in about 30 seconds after it started. Everything seemed to torque up OK.I would take out all the studs and clean them on the wire wheel on the grinder, also get a straight edge on the block whilst the studs are out and also on the head.You may find the stud holes have pulled up slightly or something.CheersColin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard B Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Quoted from Radders Mk1 copper head gaskets are getting really scarce now. Perhaps the spares group may have an interest in this? Seeing as the copper gaskets have abestos in the middle, there may be some legal problems manufacturing them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT6 M Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Ive never seen a copper gasket for the 6.Butt, my Marra has a copper gasket on his Alvis.he never bought a new one, just ...acquires spares, just incase,!!all he ever does is to re heat the gasket with a blow torch,then quench it.and its as good as new.Maybe worth thinking aboot.M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicmk1est Posted July 23, 2013 Author Share Posted July 23, 2013 Quoted from nicmk1est got my name on canley gasket,,bite the bullet and dig a bigger hole headgasket come thru the post and it`s damaged,,,creased between 1 and 2 cylinder,,,back to drawing board 🙁 🙁 🙁 🙁 🙁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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