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[GastronomicKleptomaniac]

Right. Going to investigate my possible HGF further today, but if it is popped, then I was thinking (slightly beer-addled, I admit) -

 I have the 2.6 engine in bits in my other car, from intending to fit a 3.2 - now I know there's no damage to the pistons or valves on it, I'm considering reassembling it.

 I seem to recall that 3.0 cams will fit (I've still got the top halves of the shells laid out in order, from the 2.6, so no worries there). Can I swap the new oil cooler (using new washers) and CC gaskets over, I assume they're the same on all the V6s?

 Cambelt on the 2.6 was done about 4k ago, so I intend to reuse the tensioners - left the belt sitting in a puddle of oil though, so I'm hoping to source a new belt on its own?

 Plod suspension should swap onto the MV6, will the diff from the 3.0, fit the 2.6? Or is it a lot of work, and I'm better off investigating the oil leak and getting that fixed?

 

[Martin_1962]

3.0 inlet divider. 3.0 cams, port heads to match the new divider

[GastronomicKleptomaniac]

3.0 inlet divider. 3.0 cams, port heads to match the new divider

Inlet divider - the black bridge bit? Or something different? Is this essential for good running/ non-destruction of the engine, or is it necessary to get a power gain?

[Martin_1962]

3.0 inlet divider. 3.0 cams, port heads to match the new divider

Inlet divider - the black bridge bit? Or something different? Is this essential for good running/ non-destruction of the engine, or is it necessary to get a power gain?

Helps with the 3.0 cams to get more power

[GastronomicKleptomaniac]

3.0 inlet divider. 3.0 cams, port heads to match the new divider

Inlet divider - the black bridge bit? Or something different? Is this essential for good running/ non-destruction of the engine, or is it necessary to get a power gain?

Helps with the 3.0 cams to get more power

 So I can do that at a later date, just fit the cams for now? I'm trying to save some time in order to get the car on the road by the end of the week is all.

Cheers mate

[Del Boy]

What happened mate 

[GastronomicKleptomaniac]

What happened mate 

 Head gasket. Think its down to it losing coolant when the oil cooler went.

[Del Boy]

What happened mate 

 Head gasket. Think its down to it losing coolant when the oil cooler went.

Is it definate?

[GastronomicKleptomaniac]

What happened mate 

 Head gasket. Think its down to it losing coolant when the oil cooler went.

Is it definate?

Steamy exhaust and bubbling in the expansion tank

[Del Boy]

What happened mate 

 Head gasket. Think its down to it losing coolant when the oil cooler went.

Is it definate?

Steamy exhaust and bubbling in the expansion tank

[Del Boy]

Pete try the stuff called k-seal its supposed to work and costs a tenner.