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No sealant is needed with that gasket

@@DPNTV Thanks for that. It seems less messy that way, and not prone to using a sealant incorrectly.

yes, it is important the crankshaft doesn't move. we used an AIR IMPACT DRIVER WRENCH when we removed crankshaft pulley and we also used a method to prevent the crankshaft moving which we covered in the video

We have never needed yet to skim a head so I would try cleaning first like we did in the video and then check the condition

@@DPNTVGood advice. Lazy pro-workshops ALWAYS skim Cylinder Heads as it saves labour and time cleaning it. The cost is passed to the customer. In many cases Skimming is simply not necessary. A thorough clean and check with a reliable straight edge should confirm the head face is true ... or not. Check for Fire Ring indentations on the Exhaust Valve sides of the Head. Unless fire ring indentations are really deep, unlikely, fitting the MLS ( Multi-Layer Steel ) and the all important Head Saver Shim is all that is necessary. Sometimes there is evidence of a previous reface ( Skim ) and further skims could render the Head scrap. Sometimes the U-Shaped recess in the head face next to the Combustion Chamber circumference will be completely machined away. Seen that more than a few times. Chances are that Head is only fit for recycling. On the few occasions Cylinder Heads I've worked on needing refacing I take it to a local engineering firm to have the head processed on a Grinding Machine, not a skim cutter. A light grind is far less harsh a process on the alloy and produces a superior surface interface for the new Gasket ... I have seen a Rover Cylinder Head come back from a Skim in worse condition than before the skim. Placing a Straight edge on that head saw daylight under the straight edge. Always check for truth. I stopped that head being fitted without that simple check. That if fitted would be an immediate failure. Always check the work is good. The poor old Cylinder Head Gasket invariably gets the blame when the real blame lies elsewhere. Cylinder Head Gaskets rarely fail. Invariably they are first damaged by some other process such as over heating, Prime cause of overheating is coolant loss. Coolant lost can be due to many many reasons.

the manual and the instructions with the kit both say 20Nm so that it what we used it is also what we have used before with no problems

Still fine a few years later

The one we used in this video works well there are many different types out there and I think with research it's a personal choice which one will work for you

Incorrect valve timing would cause that.

there is no way of knowing how long a new head gasket will last but if the engine is looked after and you keep an eye on the water levels there is no reason it should not last for years

It is best to get someone who knows what they are doing and will take their time unfortunately we don't know anyone in the southwest

Thanks for the link to your video