andyborris
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Sept 15, 2022 18:09:34 GMT
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Simple one:
Best brand for a Rover V8 composite head gasket set please?
Thanks
Andy
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stealthstylz
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Sept 15, 2022 20:03:01 GMT
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I use Elring ones, never had any issues but that's with freshly faced heads and block.
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andyborris
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Sept 15, 2022 20:18:56 GMT
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Thanks, unfortunately Elring don't seem to carry parts for a Rover 3.5 V8!
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Sept 18, 2022 18:15:05 GMT
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OP probably already aware but the composites using stock 3.5 block and heads will lower the CR.
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Sept 28, 2022 3:08:42 GMT
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Composite gaskets from Real Steel
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andyborris
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Thanks everyone, all sorted now.
It's on tin gaskets at the moment, hopefully the ski for composite gaskets will cure any bendiness in the heads!
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And in case you're wondering, the engine is in this.  |
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Thanks everyone, all sorted now. It's on tin gaskets at the moment, hopefully the ski for composite gaskets will cure any bendiness in the heads! Fitting a set of 10 bolt heads makes them breathe better as well as increasing compression back again if using composite gaskets. The bonus being they are usually cheaper than having the existing ones skimmed. |
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10 bolt heads fit onto a 14 bolt block OK? And what's my chances of finding good 10 bolt heads?
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And I'm not taking the heads to the Alps, it should read skim!
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Thanks everyone, all sorted now. It's on tin gaskets at the moment, hopefully the ski for composite gaskets will cure any bendiness in the heads! Fitting a set of 10 bolt heads makes them breathe better as well as increasing compression back again if using composite gaskets. The bonus being they are usually cheaper than having the existing ones skimmed. You were right  , found a pair of 10 bolts on Ebay for £190 inc P&P, advertised as "very good condition". Only one way to find out if they are good condition, but at least if I have to get these heads skimmed, then it's better to do a pair of 10 bolters! |
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Missed previous reply sorry, yes they bolt straight up, just the outer row of smaller bolts that are no longer used.
While you are in there its always worth making sure the cam is still lumpy and not absolutely worn out.
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I've had a Britpart composite set on my TR7V8 for 10 years now with no problems, it's a std 9.35cr sd1 lump with a mild cam and su's so pretty much standard.
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, found a pair of 10 bolts on Ebay for £190 inc P&P, advertised as "very good condition". Only one way to find out if they are good condition, but at least if I have to get these heads skimmed, then it's better to do a pair of 10 bolters!
