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ax50 · 13-06-2007, 20:35

ive got a x reg 1.4k 45 which im certain is suffering from signs of head gasket failure (increased steam from exhaust, falling coolant levels, mayo gunk in expansion tank). just wondered if there is a strengthened or improved head gasket for the 1.4? or am i in for repetative failure?

any help would be great, rich.

markus250 · 13-06-2007, 20:57

Not another with head gasket failure!

OK. The head gasket you want is the Landrover one that looks like this:

That is a much better design and should help prevent the problem happening again! There is also a shim that goes on top of the head gasket itself:

The first picture also shows a redesigned oil rail which is what the head bolts go into and its designed to strengthen everything and lessen any movement of the head.

The gasket can be used without the improved oil rail though but thought i'd mention it.

As far as i'm aware, the gasket is the same for the 1.4, 1.6 and 1.8 k series engines.

Others here may know more than me but its a start for you!

Mark

PS I'm stealing your pictures again dr dave!!!

Rick420Di · 14-06-2007, 09:02

I take it diesels dont have this problem?

Mr Flibble · 14-06-2007, 09:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick420Di

I take it diesels dont have this problem?

Your right,
They have the L series engine that is solid!

I need to get a diesel!!

ax50 · 14-06-2007, 16:47

cheers markus, and great having pictures to look at.

any idea of best place to buy one?

(let one thing go on a car, before you know it there are 50 things that need doing/replaced)

markus250 · 14-06-2007, 18:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by ax50

cheers markus, and great having pictures to look at.

any idea of best place to buy one?

(let one thing go on a car, before you know it there are 50 things that need doing/replaced)

Not sure on prices but its made by landrover so i guess they sell it! You need to tell them its the newest designed head gasket thats for the k-series engine. Its used on the landrover freelander 1.8. The gasket is the same for all k series engines (1.4, 1.6 and 1.8).

May be costly from them but at least its the proper one!

Mark

Bob-T · 14-06-2007, 22:26

Its a Landrover part so will be peanuts

dread · 19-06-2007, 21:50

yeah also make sure when you get the job done that they skim the head this is very important otherwias you may have a repeat porformance not good!!!

Carliooo · 19-06-2007, 22:37

You only get the head skimmed if its warped surely?!

If you have caught the head gasket quick enough and it hasnt overheated it shouldnt need skimming..

13-06-2007, 20:35	#1
ax50 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Car: Rover 45 Posts: 41	oh yes, i'm another ive got a x reg 1.4k 45 which im certain is suffering from signs of head gasket failure (increased steam from exhaust, falling coolant levels, mayo gunk in expansion tank). just wondered if there is a strengthened or improved head gasket for the 1.4? or am i in for repetative failure? any help would be great, rich.

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13-06-2007, 20:57	#2
markus250 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Land O' Robin Hood! Nottingham Car: Car less for now - but driving the GF's ZR!!! Posts: 1,051	Not another with head gasket failure! OK. The head gasket you want is the Landrover one that looks like this: That is a much better design and should help prevent the problem happening again! There is also a shim that goes on top of the head gasket itself: The first picture also shows a redesigned oil rail which is what the head bolts go into and its designed to strengthen everything and lessen any movement of the head. The gasket can be used without the improved oil rail though but thought i'd mention it. As far as i'm aware, the gasket is the same for the 1.4, 1.6 and 1.8 k series engines. Others here may know more than me but its a start for you! Mark PS I'm stealing your pictures again dr dave!!!

14-06-2007, 09:02	#3
Rick420Di Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Car: 25 2.0 IL Turbo Diesel Posts: 75	I take it diesels dont have this problem?

14-06-2007, 16:47	#5
ax50 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Car: Rover 45 Posts: 41	cheers markus, and great having pictures to look at. any idea of best place to buy one? (let one thing go on a car, before you know it there are 50 things that need doing/replaced)

14-06-2007, 22:26	#7
Bob-T Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Yorkshire Car: now an A3 tdi Posts: 807	Its a Landrover part so will be peanuts

19-06-2007, 21:50	#8
dread Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Car: Rover 400 (95-99) Posts: 35	yeah also make sure when you get the job done that they skim the head this is very important otherwias you may have a repeat porformance not good!!!

19-06-2007, 22:37	#9
Carliooo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Car: Rover 25 Posts: 168	You only get the head skimmed if its warped surely?! If you have caught the head gasket quick enough and it hasnt overheated it shouldnt need skimming..

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