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[TheBoy]

Its that bit which gets me really, i am confident enough to strip everything else down. When mine goes will have a bash myself 

Do it that way, nought to go wrong

[JamesV6CDX]

Email sent...

As per email - what rotton luck!

If when you turned it over, water was coming out of no4 cylinder, it points  to a rather  spectacular head gasket failure!

Not uncommon on 2.2...

And yes, I am happy to assist 

[Kiksomass]

Email sent...

As per email - what rotton luck!

If when you turned it over, water was coming out of no4 cylinder, it points  to a rather  spectacular head gasket failure!

Not uncommon on 2.2...

And yes, I am happy to assist 

James you're a star!Anyway,started to strip down and found a little mayo in breathers but no where near what I thought I'd find.I'm guessing more water to cylinder than water to oil where the break in the gasket has occured. I'm out of my depth a bit now though. Cambelt still on,exhaust manifold still on and throttle area still on. Camshafts exposed and lots of fresh oil sitting there. Dunno where TDC is,but I've got all the cam lobes as horizontal as poss and while manually cranking it feels more free.Without a Haynes manual I'm not going much further. Chicken!!

[JamesV6CDX]

I've replied to your email mate

I have no doubt we can sort it. Was there any white smoke? Or smell of fuel, in the expansion tank?

I am off out with the dogs for a bit, but should be able to check messages again by 10pm 

[charlie]

pm on route

[JamesV6CDX]

Back - a bit early.
Was too dark for long walkies!

Email sent G.

[Clouseau]

You wil need a decent torque wrench, that will accurately give you an 8NM torque (although as I recall the lowest torque quoted is a 6NM).  I already had a half inch drive T/Wrench but it wouldn't go anywhere near that low. Ended up buying a £50 3/4 drive from halfords which I have to say is an excellent tool.  You can't mess about with aluminium heads!

Be prepared for a looooong job!  That's why the dealership prices are prohibitive.  Aim for a day to strip down and a day to put back together and as already stated the key to success is to be methodical. Take lots of photos, list what you are doing. Don't forget to add antifreeze, oil and filter to the HG gasket kit on your shopping list. Good luck; it isn't too difficult but hugely satisfying when it's all back together again and fires up on the first turn of the key

[TheBoy]

You wil need a decent torque wrench, that will accurately give you an 8NM torque (although as I recall the lowest torque quoted is a 6NM).  I already had a half inch drive T/Wrench but it wouldn't go anywhere near that low. Ended up buying a £50 3/4 drive from halfords which I have to say is an excellent tool.  You can't mess about with aluminium heads!

Be prepared for a looooong job!  That's why the dealership prices are prohibitive.  Aim for a day to strip down and a day to put back together and as already stated the key to success is to be methodical. Take lots of photos, list what you are doing. Don't forget to add antifreeze, oil and filter to the HG gasket kit on your shopping list. Good luck; it isn't too difficult but hugely satisfying when it's all back together again and fires up on the first turn of the key

I have that very same torque wrench myself, and would recommend it.  Its £40 to those who have access to Halfords trade.  Much better than the Seeley one I used to use.

[tunnie]

i have both 8-60Nm & 60-300Nm Halfords ones, got them on Trade, found them excellent 

[TheBoy]

i have both 8-60Nm & 60-300Nm Halfords ones, got them on Trade, found them excellent 

THats the big bertha (£50 trade) isn't it?  Are you strong enough to use it

[tunnie]

i have both 8-60Nm & 60-300Nm Halfords ones, got them on Trade, found them excellent 

THats the big bertha (£50 trade) isn't it?  Are you strong enough to use it

Only ever gone up to 110Nm for wheel nuts, thats a bit of a struggle 

[JamesV6CDX]

You wil need a decent torque wrench, that will accurately give you an 8NM torque (although as I recall the lowest torque quoted is a 6NM).  I already had a half inch drive T/Wrench but it wouldn't go anywhere near that low. Ended up buying a £50 3/4 drive from halfords which I have to say is an excellent tool.  You can't mess about with aluminium heads!

Be prepared for a looooong job!  That's why the dealership prices are prohibitive.  Aim for a day to strip down and a day to put back together and as already stated the key to success is to be methodical. Take lots of photos, list what you are doing. Don't forget to add antifreeze, oil and filter to the HG gasket kit on your shopping list. Good luck; it isn't too difficult but hugely satisfying when it's all back together again and fires up on the first turn of the key

I have that very same torque wrench myself, and would recommend it.  Its £40 to those who have access to Halfords trade.  Much better than the Seeley one I used to use.

Likewise,  I have that torquewrench  too

Having done lots before, I reckon I can do this job in a (long) day

The only obsticle would be if the head was found to be warped - as the job would then be held up while it goes off for machining..

[TheBoy]

Having done lots before, I reckon I can do this job in a (long) day

Doable if no snags I reckon


Reminds me, I really must do the HG on the Rover again .  Ever changed an oil rail on one before?

[JamesV6CDX]

Having done lots before, I reckon I can do this job in a (long) day

Doable if no snags I reckon

My thinking too. Hopefully I can get the old girl sorted this coming weekend..

Reminds me, I really must do the HG on the Rover again .  Ever changed an oil rail on one before?

I'll give you a hand with that - it was a laugh last time

Looks quite accessible with sump off?

[Kevin Wood]

IIRC the oil rail has the main bearing caps built into it on the k series? Might be wrong. :-/

Kevin