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Wideboy · 18-04-10, 11:59 AM

anyone know a cheap place to get them? mines gone

EDIT: for cars not bikes

maviczap · 18-04-10, 12:37 PM

If its gone, then the head will need skimming won't it?

Wideboy · 18-04-10, 01:21 PM

as far as i can see its only leaking oil the water is still sealed so i should get away with it

no biggy if it does i can just give the head to my brother

maviczap · 18-04-10, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Wideboy

no biggy if it does i can just give the head to my brother

Lucky you

You do have some useful family members Gav

Wideboy · 18-04-10, 01:43 PM

yeah but i pay the price tool wise

18-04-10, 05:57 PM

the head will need checking to make sure it dont need to be skimed just to be sure, nice metal ruler will do the job

what car is it?

18-04-10, 06:24 PM

stick the head on a surface plate and see what its like, dont want to end up doing it again because it wasnt as close to perfect as you could get it.

Wideboy · 18-04-10, 06:48 PM

astra mk-G 1.4

18-04-10, 08:15 PM

How soon do you need one?

Wideboy · 18-04-10, 08:16 PM

ASAP preferably, still runs but i want to get one it like a car bonnet

18-04-10, 11:59 AM	#1
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18-04-10, 12:37 PM	#2
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18-04-10, 01:21 PM	#3
Wideboy Evel Knievel Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Eastleigh Posts: 4,641	Re: head gaskets? as far as i can see its only leaking oil the water is still sealed so i should get away with it no biggy if it does i can just give the head to my brother __________________ 05 DRZ400E RIP hovis

18-04-10, 01:43 PM	#5
Wideboy Evel Knievel Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Eastleigh Posts: 4,641	Re: head gaskets? yeah but i pay the price tool wise __________________ 05 DRZ400E RIP hovis

18-04-10, 05:57 PM	#6
ricky Guest Posts: n/a	Re: head gaskets? the head will need checking to make sure it dont need to be skimed just to be sure, nice metal ruler will do the job what car is it?

18-04-10, 06:24 PM	#7
BanditPat Guest Posts: n/a	Re: head gaskets? stick the head on a surface plate and see what its like, dont want to end up doing it again because it wasnt as close to perfect as you could get it.

18-04-10, 06:48 PM	#8
Wideboy Evel Knievel Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Eastleigh Posts: 4,641	Re: head gaskets? astra mk-G 1.4 __________________ 05 DRZ400E RIP hovis

18-04-10, 08:15 PM	#9
Girth Guest Posts: n/a	Re: head gaskets? How soon do you need one?

18-04-10, 08:16 PM	#10
Wideboy Evel Knievel Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Eastleigh Posts: 4,641	Re: head gaskets? ASAP preferably, still runs but i want to get one it like a car bonnet __________________ 05 DRZ400E RIP hovis

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