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Old Sep 5, 2005 | 10:53 PM
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hi main fan not working only ac fan car had problem while in us guy took thermostat out changed one relay problem fixed (NOT)car overheated on sunday has now done head gasket?running on 7 cylinders blowing water out of radiator and expansion tank,do you know any problems i might come across stripping heads of motor
 
Old Sep 5, 2005 | 11:34 PM
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At least you found the reason for oveheating. Pulling the heads is not much different than any other V8. Just a lot of work. You should get the heads resurfaced as they may have warped. Otherwise there is a chance of blowing the gasket again.

I suspect the gasket was leaking all along, causing the engine to overheat.
 
Old Sep 6, 2005 | 09:56 PM
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thanks planning to pull apart next week will let you know what i find
 
Old Oct 5, 2005 | 07:01 PM
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hi again finally pulled heads just had them back from machine shop they had to take 0.020 off both heads to get them back flat does anyone know of gaskets at sensible price for this car as i was quoted £325 which is approx $607 want to get car back on the road
 
Old Oct 7, 2005 | 08:32 PM
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You should be able to purchase a set of head gaskets for less than $100 US from a US supplier. One that comes to mind is Rock Auto. I have had pretty good luck with them.

http://www.rockauto.com/
 
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