K series Head Gasket set

[RogerB]

Any suggestions who to source a head gasket set for my engine from. My local auto shop is having difficulty identifying as I don't see an engine serial number.Also Caterham Spares page says not in stock.

[garybee]

There's great info for this on the DVA power website ('oilyhands' on here).  Oilyhands (Dave) has kindly put loads of info on the K-Series on there.  I believe it's a Payen gasket that he recommends.

[TomB]

Ask them to find a gasket for a MG-F or Land Rover Freelander.  

 

[David Brown]

Buy direct from Dave. 

[Baggiebird]

I fitted the multi layer head gasket to an MG TF (2005) about 10 years ago.  I used the genuine MG Rover X Part gasket and at the same time fitted the strengthened bearing ladder and new stretch bolts, again all genuine MG X Part supplied items.  The job itself was fine, but access to  the engine required a lot more preparatory work in the MG.

I would have thought that the 1600/1800 MGF/TF  genuine head gasket parts are interchangeable. 

There is plenty of advice on the web about the work but whatever you do, if you haven't locked the crank, don't turn the engine with the head off or you will disturb the liners.  Apologies if you know all this.  It is also worth fitting a new water pump at the same time as it is not an expensive item?

[Mechanical Moz]

I would also recommend buying from oilyhands.  I originally used an OEM gasket set from Rimmers and one of the valve stem seals failed big time after 1500 miles.  I replaced with seals from Dave which I believe he has made for him.

[RogerB]

Ok thanks guys I've sent Dave an Email.