Replaced head gasket (originals) at 237,600. Installed FlowKooler water pump. Also replaced engine mounts with Jaguar JLM1010.

We were blessed with good weather and no surprises.

 

Good job on getting so many miles before HG’s. That’s a very well looked after vehicle.

 

don't think maint. really has anything to do with head gasket life

 

well....maintenance to support lower operating temps is certainly helpful.

 

my D1 has always run at normal temps - I always do preventive maint - still had to change HG at 100k

 

Where are you located?
I am in the PNW and have about 160K miles, have not had to replace it, just Alt twice and water pump so far, and fuel pump, fuel filter.
Think I need to change the master, when it's warm and driving in traffic to Seattle, the pedal gets soft then goes to the floor, lucky for E-brake.

 

Drove to the mountains last saturday - snowing heavily - noticed the inside my driver's side head light is cloudy from condensation - noticed it also when I went to a touchless carwash while traveling this winter (it was about 20 degrees) I usually wash it by hand but not an option then - guess the seal is bad - pulled one in excellent condition from a '98 at the local breaker yard (new ones are $250) quick install and my lights are back in order

 

Soon I’ll sell it.

 

after sitting since before Covid (or more) , Finally got my D1 out for a good interior cleaning and drying out (leaking sunroof over time) and a good bath. I don't fit in there like I used to.... dam swollen legs, etc.. Had a battery tender on it through the winters and it was started every month or so. Fired right up and runs fine. Wipers were completely deteriorated so I put on the spares. All ready for Field Day in a couple of weeks, just got to start loading gear in back, then get the trailer loaded. we should get extra points for having 26 year old vehicle leading the pack.

 

So what haven't I done - nothing since replacing the headlight - not a single issue since April - not sure this is really a LR anymore - LOL - I mean there needs to be something every week - well the fan speed number 4 goes off once in a while but a little jiggle and it goes right back on - so yes still a LR