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Old 14 December 2005, 05:13 PM
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Can anyone please help me out, ive blown what i think is both head gaskets, cant get any compression and a machnic friend looked at it and basically said your gonna need a full rebuild Who are good companys to go by ? and also how much am i looking at for a standard rebuild, or a uprated engine, say usin a 2.5 stroker kit Basically whats the best next step i can do Thanks for all your help, im really stuck at the moment and not had the car long
Old 14 December 2005, 09:16 PM
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The one everyone seems to recommend on here is
http://www.apiengines.com/

although if you are in the Northwest then I found a good specialist near me
http://www.tegsport.co.uk/ (web site isn't up to much, but the guy knows his stuff - best to ring)

Hope you get it sorted !
Martin
Old 14 December 2005, 09:48 PM
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Thank you mate that helps greatly
Old 14 December 2005, 09:54 PM
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What on Earth do you newbies do to your cars to screw them up so badly in the early days of ownership?

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Old 14 December 2005, 09:59 PM
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The cars had a long life and almost reaching 100k now How it could empty all its water and blow a head gasket in less then 5 minutes just guts me but aw well its happened now and its just a excuse to source a 2.5 stroker kit
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As soon as the head gasket fails, the exhaust gas pressurises the coolant system and blows the coolant out the overflow in short order.

2.5 engine isn't the only way to go, but I am sure we can help you whatever you choose to go with.

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Hello mate, i heard the 2.2 is possibly a better route to go down ?

Do you have a email so i can contact you please ? Thank You
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