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[Peterskinn]

I actually cannot believe the change it's made!

I've just completed a 350+ mile run over two days to Yorkshire and Liverpool.

Heater works just fine - I've been running it in full "auto" mode (i.e. NOT ECO) and it's even been cooling me down when the sun has shone in this freak warm Autumn weather.

Fuel Consumption (as stated by MID) is better by 10% and it rolls along smoothly at good motorway speeds.

Coolant level has stayed constant and the temp gauge is working fine - rock steady at just below 80 Deg.

I reckon the exhaust leak and blockage of the coolant channels must have had a real knock-on effect. I've even wondered if it might have contributed to the blown head gasket - which is where all this started!!

JOY OF JOYS - on the way back this afternoon the orange engine warning light went out!! (Yes - i checked it's not just the bulb gone)

Yes - access was tricky and I have the bruises to prove it. My remaining job now is to re-do the sealant on the scuttle seal. My earlier fix with "No More Nails" gave up when I removed the scuttle trim to get better access. But in the great scheme of things that's a minor irritation!

[terry paget]

Well done! I imagined the scuttle would have to come off.  I am pretty sure the part no. of the EGR manifold gasket is V0024416792, but chck before ordering; all my invoice says is n/stk seal. It certainly cam with other parts for the HG job. Cost was £3.32 plus vat. Sounds like your home made gsket has done the job. It seals coolant and exhaust gas.