Head Gasket Change - Land Rovers Only

PeteRice · 04-05-2008, 08:54 AM

Ok so Im changin my Head Gasket, I read up alot on the forum and just want to see if I've missed anything. I have an external leak and Im planning a big trip in a month or so and I wouldn't like it to turn into an internal one then.

So Im getting everything from Atlantic british, I've been dealing with them so far and they have been awesome, so Im going to keep buying parts from them. The service is top notch and quick.

I got the Head Gasket kit, plus a couple other gaskets that he said were not included, head bolts, water pump, thermistat, belt and a new oil filler cap cause mine sometimes needs a pipe wrench to get it off.

Am I missing anything? On Monday Im going to start to call around to find a shop that can have a look at my Heads.

Thanks! I'm almost finished getting my truck ready and then I'll be driving over stuff. It's gunna be sweet.

Disco Mike · 04-05-2008, 09:23 AM

Magnacor and a set of plugs. Do an engine flush prior to tearing down the engine and you should be set.
Mike

KDamericano · 04-05-2008, 09:32 AM

sounds to me like you've got everything. You might notice a coolant hose or two along the way, but chances are you won't notice that until it's torn apart. If you're planning on installing a block heater, now would be the time. Napa sells them for about $30.

PeteRice · 04-05-2008, 10:35 AM

It has a block heater, the plugs are pretty new and I forgot to mention the wires.

What should I flush the engine with? ATF or something like that? and just run it for 15 minutes with that in it?

Disco Mike · 04-05-2008, 12:18 PM

I am a big believer in ATF.
Don't forget to power scrub then engine when you get it all back together, nothing like a clean engine with new head gaskets.
Mike

PeteRice · 04-05-2008, 02:45 PM

Thanks Mike, You are a big help.

sirchadd · 04-07-2008, 01:27 PM

There is an updated exhaust valve for Disco II, don't buy them and put them in, I have noticed no difference and myself do not up sell them to my customers like some places.

Good luck with the overhaul...

04-05-2008, 08:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
PeteRice Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 69 Gallery: 0	Head Gasket Change Ok so Im changin my Head Gasket, I read up alot on the forum and just want to see if I've missed anything. I have an external leak and Im planning a big trip in a month or so and I wouldn't like it to turn into an internal one then. So Im getting everything from Atlantic british, I've been dealing with them so far and they have been awesome, so Im going to keep buying parts from them. The service is top notch and quick. I got the Head Gasket kit, plus a couple other gaskets that he said were not included, head bolts, water pump, thermistat, belt and a new oil filler cap cause mine sometimes needs a pipe wrench to get it off. Am I missing anything? On Monday Im going to start to call around to find a shop that can have a look at my Heads. Thanks! I'm almost finished getting my truck ready and then I'll be driving over stuff. It's gunna be sweet. __________________ 2000 Land Rover Disco II 179K KM

04-05-2008, 10:35 AM	#4 (permalink)
PeteRice Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 69 Gallery: 0	It has a block heater, the plugs are pretty new and I forgot to mention the wires. What should I flush the engine with? ATF or something like that? and just run it for 15 minutes with that in it? __________________ 2000 Land Rover Disco II 179K KM

04-05-2008, 02:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
PeteRice Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 69 Gallery: 0	Thanks Mike, You are a big help. __________________ 2000 Land Rover Disco II 179K KM

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04-05-2008, 09:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
Disco Mike Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 5,166 Gallery: 0	Magnacor and a set of plugs. Do an engine flush prior to tearing down the engine and you should be set. Mike

04-05-2008, 09:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
KDamericano Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Denver Posts: 179 Gallery: 0	sounds to me like you've got everything. You might notice a coolant hose or two along the way, but chances are you won't notice that until it's torn apart. If you're planning on installing a block heater, now would be the time. Napa sells them for about $30.

04-05-2008, 12:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
Disco Mike Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 5,166 Gallery: 0	I am a big believer in ATF. Don't forget to power scrub then engine when you get it all back together, nothing like a clean engine with new head gaskets. Mike

04-07-2008, 01:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
sirchadd Adventurous Land Rovers and Jeeps Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 4 Gallery: 0	There is an updated exhaust valve for Disco II, don't buy them and put them in, I have noticed no difference and myself do not up sell them to my customers like some places. Good luck with the overhaul...

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