Hi

I've taken the engine out, and heads off from my 98 classic prodrive. This is the second time I've done this. First time it ran fine for 4000 miles, then the gasket(s) went.

Should I get the heads skimmed , as a precaution ? (My mates say "Your MAD if you dont get them skimmed". Ay thoughts?).

And if so - anyone know who could do this ? and what it will cost? (I'm in Reading Berkshire).

Cheers

Mark

 

Don't know on cost about £100 a head maybe try clifford *** down behind richfield avenue he use to do that sort of thing.
Or R.A engineering opposite wicks nr motest..

may be that will help..

 

Thanks

So - is the general opinion that if you take the heads off you SHOULD get this done as a precaution?

Cheers - Mark

 

Only skim the heads if they need them - if you flat the heads by hand you will soon see if they need skimming or get a straight edge and a set of feeler blades to see if there is any distortion across the face.

Mick

 

As Merlin says really, no need unless it's warped beyond limits.

A steel rule placed diagonally across the face (corner to corner) on a perfectly cleaned cylinder head face and a set of feeler gauges is all you require.

Face distortion should be less than 0.05mm typically.

Don't forget to do the same on the block as well to be sure