Jag head gasket - how hard to DIY?

[akku]

How much of a world of pain is it to do a head gasket on a Jag xj6 engine (the sereis 2 type)? Anyone know?

[dave364634]

is it your motor then al?

have you tryed any blockseal (£10 iirc)? assuming you don't thrash it (and you won't cause its an auto) it can last for ages.

if you carn't get it i'll post you some.

[filmidget]

I have a Jag 4.2 head gasket in the garage - if it's any use, it's yours...

[bodieanddoyle]

jag six head- heavy as a curse word. get a mate or an engine lift to help you

[akku]

I'm more interested in the excentricities of the cams and valve train. Its not mine, but it might be... depending on reserve and my ability to raise cash.... And its a manual....

[bstardchild]

alistairk said:

How much of a world of pain is it to do a head gasket on a Jag xj6 engine (the sereis 2 type)? Anyone know?

No harder than a Senator 12V or 24V straight six

who said lifting the blasted thing is the hardest bit was spot on

It seems daft but an engine crane to do a cyl head makes a world of difference when you are working on sixes!!!

[filmidget]

Pah! I'll see your nice light alloy heads and raise you a Healey 3000 iron one

You want this gasket for you or your mate? I have some more XJ6 bits too...

[akku]

Its a car I'm looking at buying if the price is right and I can raise the £££. Its a 3.4 Jag six powered hot rod.