Paular 112 Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 As title, found out today that the head gasket has gone on my OBD1 VR, if the head is knackered and its not just a new gasket (we think its maybe just gone recently) are we best off scrapping the engine? If so, how much do second hand engines change hands for? CheersPaul Link to post Share on other sites
mattvr6 133 Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 Why would u scrap the engine if the head gasket is gone? To put another in that could go anytime? If the head is pitted it can b repaired! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites
Paular 112 Posted May 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 Why would u scrap the engine if the head gasket is gone? To put another in that could go anytime? If the head is pitted it can b repaired!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Assuming the worst, ie head has distorted, and comparing costs of repair versus swapping the lump. Suppose its a fair point that another lump could hide its own troubles... How much to VR lumps change hands for? Assuming its decent with known history and maybe had chains done. cheers Link to post Share on other sites
mattvr6 133 Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 Few hundred mate but u can get a head easy enough then do I full top end but, doubt it would have warped tho unless it's got mega hot these engines take some serious abuse Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites
Paular 112 Posted May 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 Few hundred mate but u can get a head easy enough then do I full top end but, doubt it would have warped tho unless it's got mega hot these engines take some serious abuse Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkThat's good to know. I only had it checked out because it was running rough, or not at all, when it was hot (stuck in traffic etc) which is a recent problem suggesting its not been like this for long. Sounding like it could be just the gasket then. Thanks for the info btw. Link to post Share on other sites
mattvr6 133 Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 No probs mate when u strip it check the chain guides aswell if ur not doing chains Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites
daveyboy 897 Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 Just whip the head off get it skimmed and get a new gasket set mate and you'll be sorted. I've had to do mine on my 2.8 and my 2.9 lumps. Don't bother replacing the engine mateSent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites
Daverse 175 Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 Just do it mate, you can do top guides as well while your at it.Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites
CALICO 130 Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 (edited) Where abouts are you ? I have a spare head with one bent valve Edited May 30, 2014 by CALICO cpfcvr6 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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