Just been told that the head gasket on my scoob (my96) is leaking oil. big money to put right apparently. what i want to know is if the engne is out how far do you go with what you replace, it has been suggested that whilst doing the gasket the valves should be done, rings should be done, etc etc. The car has done just over 100k and is still running perfectly even with the head gasket leaking. what would you do???

 

Full gasket set including the head gaskets are bolt back together. Don't see why they valves and rings should be done?

Only thing needed is probably to skim the heads.

A clutch is always a good idea whilst the engine is out though.

 

cheers CSIOM, long time no speak all ok?? whats a clutch price??

 

Are you sure it's The head gasket, and not just the rocker cover one??

 

would be better to have leakdown test done that will give a clearer answer ... chris

 

had both rocker cover gaskets done last year also had front crankshaft oil seal done. whats a leakdown test???

 

cambelt and plugs if they're anywhere near due

 

had cambelt done when front crankshaft oil seal done so thats a bonus but im sure i will have to have another one.

 

a BIG thankyou to everyone at Thames Valley Motorsport for taking care of my car this week. Very happy with all the work and effort they put in.