Someone recently let me know that the metal shim headgasket can be obtained locally for the 6-cyl motor.
You can also get a gasket set through Paddocks in the UK, again with the metal shim gasket.
I did read that the composite gasket gave better results but you might struggle to get one. Mind you, a mate with a 3.0 litre rover has no problems with the shim gaskets.
The 2.6 is apparently thirsty, run it lean and you burn out exhaust valves.
I'm collecting a spare 2.6 soon.....I think I'm becoming a hoarder !
Colin
'56 Series 1 with homemade welder
'65 Series IIa Dormobile
'70 SIIa GS
'76 SIII 88" (Isuzu C240)
'81 SIII FFR
'95 Defender Tanami
'58 Series II (sold)
Motorcycles :-
Vincent Rapide, Panther M100, Norton BIG4, Electra & Navigator, Matchless G80C
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