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Paul Schuetz (Schuetz)
| | Posted on Monday, July 01, 2002 - 08:31 pm: | 
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I have just had the head gaskets changed and both of the heads surfaced in January and all of the sudden it started pushing coolant out of the cap again. I wantched while my mechanic tested for exhaust fumes in the cooling system and imediatly it showed. They wanted to change the gaskets again, this time puting in a newer style. It started doing it again a day after I picked it up. Now my guy has worked on this Rover and many of my friends for years so I trust him. But now he is telling me all he can think of is that the black must be cracked.
Does this sound right to anyone else? I purchased this vehicle from my freinds father who bought it brand new and just used it as a run about. I know it has been maintained and well cared for not mistreated. noreason for this to happen.
Anyone know where I could find a 4.6 from a wreck to put in this? I figure if I have to replace the engine I might as well upgrade.
Thanks, Paul |
Dee
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 02, 2002 - 04:33 pm: |
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Paul,
The older 3.5 3.9 can develop crack in the inner walls. |
hendrik
| | Posted on Thursday, July 04, 2002 - 06:19 am: |
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you might find www.rpiv8.com interesting.
English company who specialiced in the Rover V8 engine. A lot of info to read. Weaknesses for particular engines are discussed there as well as uprating options.
Regards,
Hendrik |
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