HEAD GASKET Bora 2.8 experience...anybody?

[Bora Sport]

They're not something that typically fails unless they overheat. You should get heaps of warnings of either low coolant or high engine temperature. I remember fanging up a mountain in summer here in Queensland with the air on. I didn't realise that the radiator fans had died. It started beeping at me and flashing messages to stop etc. etc.

So I did. And luckily no damage done.

[beale187]

On similar topic, once the head is off for repairs anybody have any mods they think it would be worth doing?

[beale187]

btw Dev i've got the diagrams for head gasket replacement if you need them.

[BOR444]

Cheers Michael,
I am currently working on two 4Motions at the moment
My Black one needs the tappet cover gaskets replaced as the seals failed around the plugs and coils drowning them in oil, and my silver one still needs proper diagnosis before i can go any further. It is frustrating AF!

Dev.

[beale187]

tappet cover gaskets

Common problem I think, my V5 had the same issue.

haha I bought a 4mo (black) as a spare from work, then my daily (white) cooked itself yesterday. Glad to see I'm not the only tragic out there with 2 4mo's. Neither of which work.

[BOR444]

Glad to see I'm not the only tragic out there with 2 4mo's. Neither of which work.

[beale187]

Any update on this one Dev?

[BOR444]

Any update on this one Dev?

Not as yet, need to diagnose before i make a decision on what to do with the silver one. As for the black one i am waiting for the gasket and seals for the rocker cover and it will be back on the road.

Dev.