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Re: Head gasket 3.2 v6
« Reply #75 on: 04 July 2018, 10:04:25 »
I can no longer see James' excellent pictures. Is the fault at my end, or elsewhere?
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Re: Head gasket 3.2 v6
« Reply #76 on: 04 July 2018, 10:11:17 »
Quote from: terry paget on 04 July 2018, 10:04:25
I can no longer see James' excellent pictures. Is the fault at my end, or elsewhere?
I can't see them either ,maybe a host issue
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Re: Head gasket 3.2 v6
« Reply #77 on: 04 July 2018, 13:00:23 »
Quote from: dave the builder on 04 July 2018, 10:11:17
Quote from: terry paget on 04 July 2018, 10:04:25
I can no longer see James' excellent pictures. Is the fault at my end, or elsewhere?
I can't see them either ,maybe a host issue

Sorry was an issue with my server. Should be ok now?
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Re: Head gasket 3.2 v6
« Reply #78 on: 04 July 2018, 14:19:37 »
Quote from: JamesV6CDX on 04 July 2018, 13:00:23
Quote from: dave the builder on 04 July 2018, 10:11:17
Quote from: terry paget on 04 July 2018, 10:04:25
I can no longer see James' excellent pictures. Is the fault at my end, or elsewhere?
I can't see them either ,maybe a host issue

Sorry was an issue with my server. Should be ok now?
Thanks James. Normal service has been resumed.
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Re: Head gasket 3.2 v6
« Reply #79 on: 05 July 2018, 16:12:38 »
Does anyone know offhand the size of the dowty washers?

Parts and seals for this GM V6 model are getting more scarce these days  :-[
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Re: Head gasket 3.2 v6
« Reply #80 on: 05 July 2018, 17:11:04 »
Try the US if you get stuck... This lump is relatively widely used there ;)
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Re: Head gasket 3.2 v6
« Reply #81 on: 05 July 2018, 19:51:51 »
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Re: Head gasket 3.2 v6
« Reply #82 on: 06 July 2018, 06:44:48 »
Quote from: JamesV6CDX on 05 July 2018, 16:12:38
Does anyone know offhand the size of the dowty washers?

Parts and seals for this GM V6 model are getting more scarce these days  :-[

Don't have the sizes but IIRC they are not any standard size. I remember once trying to source them from a hydraulic shop but they could not find exact match.
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Re: Head gasket 3.2 v6
« Reply #83 on: 06 July 2018, 10:17:52 »
Vx don't make them, some other company does it for them, so is it silly to suggest trying to find out who does make them and ask them directly?

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Re: Head gasket 3.2 v6
« Reply #84 on: 06 July 2018, 11:23:07 »
Not at all silly to suggest but I wouldn’t know where to start

I’m clearly going to have to improvise as they don’t seen available at parts stores or dealers. I will just get a selection of imperial and metric and find the closest match.
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Re: Head gasket 3.2 v6
« Reply #85 on: 06 July 2018, 11:47:11 »
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Re: Head gasket 3.2 v6
« Reply #86 on: 06 July 2018, 12:59:13 »
plenty on ebay or other online stores ,dependent on what size is required
then select a buyer which specifies what rubber to suite your requirement
credit to you James
many would bodge with garbage kitchen sealant  ::)
hope you are well  ?
good luck with your quest  :)
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Re: Head gasket 3.2 v6
« Reply #87 on: 06 July 2018, 14:30:33 »
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Re: Head gasket 3.2 v6
« Reply #88 on: 06 July 2018, 18:02:42 »
I think the reason this engine overheated is a failed HBV. lots of evidence of brown coolant etc over the hbv and pipes.

New one ordered :y
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Re: Head gasket 3.2 v6
« Reply #89 on: 06 July 2018, 19:42:39 »
Wow, a lesson to all of us. :y
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