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Could be Neil. He was quite eager to sell and you can't trust anyone these days. Didn't appear shifty, but you never know!

Trust no one Russ, trust no one!

So, which car are you going to ruin next?

Good point.

I had a feeling the head gasket would let go just about a year to the day after shifting it off the forecourt. And it had only been used for going to church.

Was the head gasket done on the other engine Russ? if not just do the gasket in this one, you can be sure the head will go in the spare engine if you swap it!
Bit of rotten luck really but its bound to happen at some point, it will be good for another 100k+Miles once done.

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Once again I am so very sorry you have the further problem Russ and I can imagine it must begin to feel like the CCC National at Willow Brook Farm is jinxed!! Obviously the issue with your headgasket will have put a huge damper on the experience, but I thought the event was okay, albeit not a huge number in attendance, but some good quality cars and commerardarie amongst owners nevertheless. I hope to put up a separate post, while the Rally SM and Chapron DS were particular highlights for me. Although I did see you trundling out on the breakdown truck I am sorry not to have said a proper farewell, although it was good you made it back okay. It will be interesting to hear what is decided with the engine to rebuild or replace and it must be ready for the Chevrons in September!! With regards, Matthew T.

Eddie nuff wrote:Trust no one Russ, trust no one!

So, which car are you going to ruin next?

Cheeky bugger! I'll remind you, I wasn't to blame on both accounts!

ragger wrote:
Good point.

I had a feeling the head gasket would let go just about a year to the day after shifting it off the forecourt. And it had only been used for going to church.

Well that's life. At that mileage and on it's original gasket, it was bound to happen at some point. Amazing it hasn't gone earlier. My grey one went at 132k.

Dean wrote:

Was the head gasket done on the other engine Russ? if not just do the gasket in this one, you can be sure the head will go in the spare engine if you swap it!
Bit of rotten luck really but its bound to happen at some point, it will be good for another 100k+Miles once done.

D

Yeah.. Had the works done on it. New head gasket, water pump, cambelt, thermostat, although I'll change that I think. I have a feeling it's not the right one. New AC compressor, and of course the fuel pump has been rebuilt and probably not even done a 100 miles. Basically it's ready to go in. Gearbox on it too. Plug in and play job.... He says!

MTXM wrote:Once again I am so very sorry you have the further problem Russ and I can imagine it must begin to feel like the CCC National at Willow Brook Farm is jinxed!! Obviously the issue with your headgasket will have put a huge damper on the experience, but I thought the event was okay, albeit not a huge number in attendance, but some good quality cars and commerardarie amongst owners nevertheless. I hope to put up a separate post, while the Rally SM and Chapron DS were particular highlights for me. Although I did see you trundling out on the breakdown truck I am sorry not to have said a proper farewell, although it was good you made it back okay. It will be interesting to hear what is decided with the engine to rebuild or replace and it must be ready for the Chevrons in September!! With regards, Matthew T.

Matthew, I'm so sorry I didn't get to say goodbye, the chap arrived and we got the car on, and had to leave pronto.
I got home in sensible time at least. Had to go past his garage to block the car up to stop the chassis grounding out. But once done it was fine and got it home safely.

Willow brook IS jinxed for me. I won't return in a hurry! but Sunday was the better day, and although it wasn't a great rally really, there was some fun to be had driving the cactuss, DS5 and Leo's C6! And of course catching up with everyone.

I very much doubt it will be done for the chevrons. The garage is in a right state, so needs clearing again. It might be a while yet till it's done. It's very much looking like an engine swap. Although I kind of want to know a price just to have the gasket done as a comparison. The quick and expensive option.

So I will be in a certain C5 for future rallies. Suddenly realising why so many of you have multiple cars!

You need a blue 2cv Russ. No head gaskets to worry about...Sorry you got into trouble again.