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by PINKSER
17 Aug 2024, 14:15
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Blown head gasket
Replies: 12
Views: 1508

Re: Blown head gasket

No worries, enjoy your holiday ! Hopefully we can get something arranged when you get back, although I'm also holidaying in the first 10 days of September (obviously not in the van now though) If i could msg you or you could msg me any time from September 11th that would be great ! 🙂
by PINKSER
17 Aug 2024, 08:37
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Blown head gasket
Replies: 12
Views: 1508

Re: Blown head gasket

Hi, thanks for your recommendation, a 2.1 upgrade would be great, and who is Ian by the way ?
by PINKSER
16 Aug 2024, 15:12
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Blown head gasket
Replies: 12
Views: 1508

Re: Blown head gasket

I'm located near Portsmouth, Hampshire. I have had the engine replaced a couple of times already during the 18 years that I've owned my van but never been that impressed with the reconditioned replacements. So this time I'd like to get something that'll last. If possible ? I drive my van with respec...
by PINKSER
15 Aug 2024, 16:29
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Blown head gasket
Replies: 12
Views: 1508

Re: Blown head gasket

Sounds good ! but where to go to get this done is my question ? If anyone has any info or advice that would be brilliant ! 🙏
by PINKSER
14 Aug 2024, 08:25
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Blown head gasket
Replies: 12
Views: 1508

Re: Blown head gasket

Thanks, yes I'll take a look but there was a lot of smoke, the gaskets both look pretty blown out so my fear is there is more damage internally hence I'm thinking new engine or rebuild will be required !
by PINKSER
13 Aug 2024, 19:46
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Blown head gasket
Replies: 12
Views: 1508

Blown head gasket

Can any one recommend a good engine replacement specialist. I've just been transported back home on the back of a breakdown vehicle. Was travelling at around 60mph on the motorway yesterday in hot weather the temperature gauge was slightly high but not overly then a loss of power and lots smoke from...