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Headgasket - how easy is the job?
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Well, Since i've replaced the glowplugs recently I retarded the static timing back to where it was originally.
It has now been boosting at 28psi peak (rather than 24psi) in 3rd, 4th and 5th on a Lucas fully wound and K14 fully shut. I'm usually very mechanical sympathetic and done oil changes every 3k etc.

It's never been over 90* temp wise, but from what I've just checked the top coolant pipe is fairly hard. I can squeeze it together fully with a bit of force. Struggled to start, sounded like low compression.

How much would I be expecting to fork out for a garage to do the job (estimate?) or how easy is it? My only experience I've had with HG changes were on my saxo vtr.

Thanks for any feedback.
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Headgasket - how easy is the job? - by Shaleskin - 17-10-2012, 08:53 PM
RE: Headgasket - how easy is the job? - by wiggy - 17-10-2012, 10:44 PM
RE: Headgasket - how easy is the job? - by Dave - 18-10-2012, 06:48 AM
RE: Headgasket - how easy is the job? - by Dave - 18-10-2012, 07:45 AM
RE: Headgasket - how easy is the job? - by Dave - 18-10-2012, 08:33 AM
RE: Headgasket - how easy is the job? - by Dave - 18-10-2012, 05:04 PM

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