Steam coming from engine bay? UPDATE!!!!

[mboon]

OK Frank, thank you.

So had a think last night and if I am getting the HG changed I might as well do some other bits.

So was thinking

Head gasket
Cambelt and tensioner
Rocker rocer gasket
Sump gasket
Crank case gasket
New oil
filter oil/fuel
I will also get the exhaust jigged so it does not catch on the gearbox.

Also after checking through the spec it says this about the ARP

Arp big end and flywheels bolts

So I am guessing it does not have the ARP head bolts? which is a good thing?

Can anyone put me in the right direction for parts please? would prefer to buy from one person at the best price?

thanks again

[Gray_rs]

OK Frank, thank you.

So had a think last night and if I am getting the HG changed I might as well do some other bits.

So was thinking

Head gasket
Cambelt and tensioner
Rocker rocer gasket
Sump gasket
Crank case gasket
New oil
filter oil/fuel
I will also get the exhaust jigged so it does not catch on the gearbox.

Also after checking through the spec it says this about the ARP

Arp big end and flywheels bolts

So I am guessing it does not have the ARP head bolts? which is a good thing?

Can anyone put me in the right direction for parts please? would prefer to buy from one person at the best price?

thanks again

By the sounds of it , you would be easier taking the engine out to do all this, especially doing the sump gasket also, and it being a 2wd , engine will come out no problem

[mboon]

I wont be doing the work, will get my mechanic to do that. If he wants to take the engine out then I have no problems with that (Means I can get in the engine bay and work some bufty magic lol)

[mboon]

Would I need anything else except this kit for the head gasket job?

Obviously oil

http://shop.grahamgoode.com/ford-sie...et-69371-p.asp

Also this kit has the crank case gaskets etc in? so would only need the sump gasket on top to complete the gasket set?? Sorry for all the silly questions. Never done a HG before

http://shop.grahamgoode.com/sump-gas...09-61002-p.asp

[mboon]

OK this is the list of parts I think I need.
Can anyone please tell me if I am forgetting something please

Top end head gasket set YB0611 comes with head bolts and everything needed including cam gasket
Sump gasket Set
Tiing belt plus tensioner
Oil fuch titan pro s 10-50
oil and fuel filter

[richyx]

get it from matt lewis

you may as well get an engine gasket set, as if your gonna do sump gasket then engine will have to come out

engine gasket inc grp a head gasket
cambelt and tensioner
std head bolts 2wd/4wd are different so get ones to suit your head not block
oil and filter
spark plugs
may aswell change cap and rotor arm as well
antifreeze


your choice wether you want to change any sensors and up to you again for fuel filter

[mboon]

Cheers Richy, I will see what he is charging to do the sum gasket and weigh that one up.

The car had all new sensors in 2010... I will get him to check them just in case they look tired

[StickerPaul]

As Rich says, get all parts from Matt Lewis.

[richyx]

if your sensors have been replaced that soon, they will be fine mate

dont forget a new thermostat as well, maybe worth having a new fan switch too as rad will need to come out

and matt lewis will be the cheapest for everything you need

[mboon]

Put a new stat i about two months ago

I will look into the fan switch

[Scouse]

Looks like you'll need a second job to pay for it all!
And I think water leaks maybe contagious as I lost all my water on way to work his morning. Managed to make it to a garage and fill the header tank up. Travelled a further 5 miles and checked again........all gone.
Finished work and had another check after refilling water. It was the thermostat housing, the gasket was perished. Put some gasket sealer on it and all's fine again. easy fix for a change.




Scouse.

[mboon]

Mine uses very little water but want to get it now before it gets worse

[coswurv]

Any updates on this the mboon

[mboon]

Yeah, just got all the parts in from Matt Lewis, went for Victor Reinz gaskets and bolts etc. Calling the garage today to get it in and sorted hopefully.

[Sunnysidebb]

excellent....don't forget to keep us all informed