Things I need for Head Gasket change

[PeterAllen]

I am really getting out of my comfort zone and am planning to tackle the head gasket. Suspect leak from right hand bank blowing out to the side on cylinder six.
I need to know what I need to order to acheive this.
1. VRS Kit ( not sure what this has in it though)
- Head Gasket x2
-Inlet manifold Gasket
- manifold seals x2
-Plenum gasket x1
- rocker cover gaskets x2
-head bolt set
2. New Camshaft?
3.New timing chain?
4. Cam bearing?
5.Valve seals x 16?
6. Crank gear
7. New lifters x16?
8. Timing cover seal ?
9.Timing cover gasket?


Is this a complete list? Too much? or things I have missed/
Any advise appreciated.

Once all apart, I expect the heads will need to be machined at least thats what I have read. Is this the way to go or just enough to clean the face up and whack it all back together. If yes to machining, has anyone a reliable resource in Sydney.

[33chinacars]

If Thats IF its just a head gasket you will only need a VRS kit & have the heads checked for straightness & if needed machined. Also check to see if liners have slipped. Unless your doing a rebuild you shouldn't need other parts. Not sure on Rover head bolts.

Gary

[Blknight.aus]

v8, tdi series and isuzu head bolts are reusable... HOWEVER, I reccomend replacing them and saving the resuse value for when you need it in the field.

[p38oncoils]

When you have the heads machined ask the machine shop to machine the intake manifold as well to match up with the heads so that the ports and bolt holes match up after the heads have been machined.

[DT-P38]

If you are feeling uncomfortable search for PaulP38's info on top end rebuild. He makes great instructional blog's (with photo's) that will help you as a point of reference if nothing else.

This link: http://paulp38a.com/99p38a/engine-refresh/

[wanglemoose]

i believe you have forgotten the most important thing in undertaking a job like this....... copious amounts of alcohol, without it you will hate every minute of the job.

[PeterAllen]

Needless to say. The beer supply will be addressed before ordering the gasket kit. It seems from many that doing the cam and lifters is not necessary. Also i have been told you cant get studs for this engine and just replace the head bolts with new ones. I assume the composite gasket is preferable .

[PaulP38a]

If you get the thicker composite gaskets, get the heads shaved to compensate or you will lose compression... So I have been told.

[PhilipA]

38A all have composite gaskets.
Regards Philip A

[wayneg]

If you plan to replace the timing gears and chain it seems silly to me not to change the cam and lifters whilst its all accessible.
Have a read here on camshaft wear on Rover V8`s.........RPi Engineering - V8 Engines