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Was this using a normal gasket or the new Multi layer gasket with head shim?

Hi all Got the job completed last weekend Head skimmed ETC all up and running 2 days later water drops in header tank!! I pressure test the coolant system to find a leak between the head and block, under the exhasut manifold. The leak is accross the width of cylinders 2 and 3 in several places, not pouring out but loads of little one. The head was skimmed and the block was cleaned. The coolant loss is in the place as it was before I carried out this job. Any ideas please I feel really peed off HELP

Hi All Thanks for the info When using a Multi layer gasket and Head saver (shim) I understand the Multi Layer gasket goes on the block follwed by the Head saver (shim) With metal dowels, then the head fitted and torqued down. Do I need to use any sealer between the gaskets or head? Thanks

Hi the set I have has no name on it. El cheepo from ebay. How do I contact you to obtain one? Thanks Ian

Hi All I have a little question Which type of Head Gasket is best? I have read the multi layer gasket is a good replacement, why? When mentioning multi layer gasket somes posts also refer to head saver, what is a head saver and do I need it? I have had a head gasket set with a multi layer gasket in it, but nothing else, should it of had a head saver? All answers greatly appriciated

Hi All Many thanks for all your help The bus is now up and running

Hi What is a HEAD SAVER?

Hi All Jaysjetski many thanks for the pic, weather permitting I will be looking at this tonight. She will be up and running as good as new

Hi All I found the RAVE manuals and downloaded it and burnt it 3 times, but each time I try and run I get an error message. Looks like the original ISO posting has become corrupt (maybe to do with the fact they were posted some time ago) Every time I try and run it the error message says certain files are not there (not the same file each time) Thanks to all for you help. I will (weather permitting) have a look later to check the location of the pin (dowel) in the relevant cam sprocket. Fingers crossed

Thanks very much. I have found the RAVE manuals. After a quick read the one I require is cd3? (Freebie/Freelander) I am currently downloading now, with any luck I will have an answer shortly.

Hi First thing I would do is remove all inlet pipes and intercooler wash them out and refit. Do the same with the all crank case breather pipes etc. Then see what smoke you get

Hi All Please be gentle for two reasons: firstly I am new on here, second I have just commited a basic error I own a 1998 Freelander Series1 1.8 petrol The head gasket gave up the ghost and I decided to replace myself. I set the timing, marked Camshaft sprockets and position of sprockets on to each Camshaft Stripped all down had head skimmed, cleaned all parts (yes including camshafts and sprockets) I even removed the marks I had been so careful to put on. Now I am STUCK (I know which camshaft is inlet and exhaust) but I have no idea what position they should be in!!?? Due to the roll pin in the end of them it looks like I can either have the pin at 4oclock or 8oclock (ish) Which camshaft sprocket goes on which camshaft? What position should the camshafts be in? Help please