Been looking for a v8 zt for a while. Finally found one but has suspected head gasket failure after a radiator leak. Any ideas how much this will be to repair?
Never heard of this happening either. Guessing the person selling it is just saying this as they're not sure whats wrong with it and putting it down to the usual rover trait.
What kind of price is the car? Get yourself over to the two sixties forum as theres plenty of knowledgeable people there that could at least tell you what to look for if you did decide to go and view the car.
My thoughts are leaking radiator keep topping up with water along comes the winter and frost then the block cracks. Similiar one was up for auction near belfast ex police sold for £995
If it is indeed HGF those in the know reckon 14hrs labour and circa £1K to put it right so it could well be a bargain for somebody. Reported to have only had 2 owners, the present one since 2009.
Even if the damage is serious-Cracked block or whatever, The rest of the car is good and there is a crashed 260 for sale elsewhere. Project for someone with the time and facilities?
Car looks immaculate and would indeed be a bargain for someone. If someone on here does buy it and is looking a punter for those xpowers then I'm interested
If you farm the job out, then it can be expensive.
Problem is whether or not the damage is the head gasket only or if other items would have been damaged.
I would think (but I don't know) that hgf could be done engine in car.
Parts are easy to get from the states.
Problem is when and how did the driver become aware of the water loss.
A member over on the Two-Sisties has a complete engine for sale for just £500. And another member has a short block and heads for just £400. Similar mileage to the advertised 260. Both engines removed for supercharged engine conversions. Was a couple of stuff up brand new engine/gearbox assemblies advertised recently for around £1500.
Sold not a surprise really - seemed like a v realistic price for a good looking car... Search continues!!!
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