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Great solution - I have a funnel with a length of clear flexible hose attached for this and similar tricky oil filling jobs...

I guess it depends on how much rust is evident on the bores but it must be worth trying to clean them up with a bit of wet and dry paper to see if they are pitted? There will be very little wear at that mileage and even if a bit pitted you could try adding "additives" to combat that possibility. I h...

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I thought the head bolts screwed into the oil rail?

If you managed to lock a wheel and felt nothing from the ABS then I would agree that it is not working properly. I would try it again on a greasy / loose surface to confirm your suspicions. It is usually very evident when the the abs kicks in.

I believe that if the liners were level then the elastomer (not MLS) gasket is advised. Which did you fit?
Unfortunately I think you will need to take the head off again and see what the problem is. Such a pain.......

Oh dear... were the liner heights ok?
Commiserations.... I know what a pain it is to fix something and get it wrong.

Do not even think about doing it yourself! I decided to give it a go a few weeks ago and it was a nightmare of a job! Get the mobile mechanics around and you will be delighted. It is not particularly technical but the first time you do it is a BIG learning curve. I would happily do another - now I h...

I had a similar problem and it was caused by bulbs which were the wrong type... I think it was the "wattage" that was incorrect on one side.

Head is now skimmed and all the gaskets have arrived... I have bought the FAI gasket set that look to be good quality and is there is a lot more to it than the old one! I have new head bolts, new water pump, new thermostat and a new cambelt with tensioner. Any advice before I start to put it all bac...

Will do Rob, Ta. I am fairly sure the head has been done before due to the evidence of gasket cement on the inlet manifold and other places. Hard to be sure though. I have ordered a full MLS head gasket set (FAI) plus new water pump, thermostat, head bolts, timing belt, tensioner but will not go the...

Thanks for the info Rob, the gasket failed (on inspection) at an oilway seal - a little bit of the elastomer has parted from the steel and was allowing oil into the coolant. The engine ran fine but with a steamy exhaust and oil in the coolant. Here a few pics of what I found... photo 2.jpg and more ...

Hi all, just been to a local engineering/ engine reconditioning workshop to have the head checked. I spoke to them at some length and they were aware of all the issues regarding K series HGF. They were actually working on one at the time! They confirmed that the head should have a very light skim an...

Hi, If I could fit the MLS gasket then I think the new oil rail is essential but as my liners are a bit low I believe the standard steel elastomer gasket is preferred. In that case I do not believe the uprated oil rail is required - (just what I have read). I am leaning towards the steel elastomer g...

MGTF 2002 1.8 non VVT Hi all, I am new to TF ownership (as of last week) and new to this site. I have commenced my TF ownership with head gasket failure :cry: I have read a huge amount on the subject but I am still a little confused regarding my choice of correct / best head gasket to effect the rep...