Its more than just dirty Marty, its damaged.
I will contact them OB, I think you are right but how can Emmotts think this is acceptable I dont know. It makes me wonder how much they've actually tested them aswell.
Actually just realised the damage on the top photo should be the bolt hole for the exhaust manifold. Its been filled in or something and then chewed up.
Whats your opinion on these I just received.
They are recon,Cleaned, skimmed and tested but as you can see there is damage . I was not informed of the damage but I'm guessing its location wont affect it working. There is also a scratch on the skimmed surface, again is this outside the important area?
Im feeling a bit disgruntled as they dont really meet the same standard as advertised from Emmotts on their ebay listing.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/390383328132?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Yeah, I noticed there were a lot of parts shown that I didnt recognise.
I am looking at this kit which includes the Elring.
http://www.island-4x4.co.uk/head-gasket-incl-elring-head-gaskets-stc4082el-p-6566.html
Dont know why ARP would state 100lbs/ft when nearly everyone else says around 65 to a max of 80. I did find something that ARP had updated their bolts specifically for the 4.0 - 4.6l but before doing so only suggested 80. Very odd.
Just been reading up on torque for the ARP's and as usual a lot of conflicting numbers.
Ive read most have torques in 3 increments of about 20 50 80 however ARP state on their web it needs to be 100.
Also there torquing sequence is completely different .
What have you all been doing?
Did your insurance company give you a guaranteed value then Chris? For me to get my bike guaranteed value in the UK I had to send in photos and proof that the value I wanted was obtainable .
Fortunately here in France most insurance companies as part of their policy pay 20% on top of the book price.
Wow, sounds like you guys had a great time. Good to read the stories of the day especially as I didnt/couldnt come.
Cheers Marty.
I assume you have plenty of work space to be doing those projects.
I unfortunately only have a public footpath , not that footpaths here in France are meant for walking on. Almost every car is parked on them and if they cant find one to park on then they will park it anywhere else they can block the traffic or public from walking by.
I replaced mine about 3 or 4 years ago. Again the outlay of the receiver hurts but it does solve the problem.
I actually got mine from Westover Land rover for £180 and surprisingly they have supplied other genuine parts cheaper than elsewhere.Worth a try but it was a few years back I bought it.
Thanks for looking Marty.
Appreciate your post.
I am certainly thankful that there are a lot of ( nutters ) trying to help each other on here.
Ive learnt a lot over the years and I certainly wouldn't of attempted a H/G job in the past.
Exactly Richard, Its just more and more expense I hadnt anticipated.
I think this Head Gasket job would have cost me about £600 excluding the tools although living in France has probably been the cause of it being so much.Not to mention the already replaced radiator, water pump etc before attempting the H/G.
Sorry for being grumpy but Its hard for me to be positive right now especially as I dont even know if its all going to start and cure all.
Thats the problem Chris, we spend so much doing one repair that when the others come along we feel compounded to get our money's worth .
Just reading your car history, cant believe youve had 14 RR, that really is an addiction to pain and suffering .lol.
Fudge and fiddlesticks then.
With the hassle I had getting them off, I would probably have the same putting them on.
I really dont want to spend £140 but it looks like If I want to get the job finished without other set backs than Im gonna have to spend more.
Ive probably spent near £1200 on this car this year and thats doing the work myself plus another £200 on tools. My French MOT is in November and I know its gonna need the back end of the exhaust changing.
Why oh why oh why do we keep going on these notorious for breaking down cars.lol.
Richard, Are the stretch bolts in that case as tough to torque as they are to undo then ?
Thanks Chris.
They cost me £75 for the 1/2" drive set , So I am glad the flippin bolt finally gave up but it was touch n go. The bolt itself wasnt badly rounded, just the one side where it was needed most not to be in the direction of pulling force so as I pulled it would slip up.
I ordered from Emmots the pair of heads. I made an offer which they accepted for £293 which includes delivery.I just wouldnt trust getting my own heads done here in France.
I missed that in my link, must read more carefully.
So still cheaper at Rimmer Bro's though. I think I will stick with the original LR stretch bolts, I cant justify the cost .
Is it really worth the difference in price?
I am looking at LR original stretch bolts of which a full set will cost about £65.
If my head gasket fails again I will scrap the car so the reuse issue isnt a problem for me.
The ARP's which I hadnt even heard of until mentioned on my Head Gasket thread are from what I can find about £140 with Rimmer Bros. I have seen a set on ebay for £110 but it mentions that they are RPI-Partsrange ( is this the same RPI company I was told to avoid )?
I might be tempted at about £100 as they seem easier to fit.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rover-V8-ARP-Mains-Stud-Kit-Engine-MG-TVR-Kitcar-MGB-Morgan-V8-Land-Rover-/152183253177?hash=item236ed428b9Ⓜ️manrA8DhRlwcuOv1iYrmdLw
Ok, Thanks. I think I will just go ahead and order.
Thanks for the reassurance as I'm clueless who to avoid.