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Old Jun 13, 2018 | 04:08 PM
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What end clamps? Picture would be highly appreciated.

Are you talking about the clamps that hold on the valley pan gasket?

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I think I got what you mean.

The metal portion does not need to be replaced, only the rubber seals that the clamp puts pressure on
 

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Old Jun 13, 2018 | 04:11 PM
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Yes. The valley pan gasket clamps.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2018 | 04:12 PM
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Excellent that's saved about 20 bucks at the parts store
 
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Old Jun 13, 2018 | 05:51 PM
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The valve cover bolts should be 12 point 8mm I believe.

My last head gasket, two weeks ago, cost me less than $500.

You dont need to reman pr take your heads to tha machine shop. Check them.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2018 | 06:11 PM
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Well unfortunately time ran out today. I got the new water pump in, everything disconnected and unbolted. Now I have to wait till Friday for the gaskets.
I have to say though, the lower manifold bolts were MAYBE alittle more than hand tight, is it safe to maybe use some loctite?
 
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Old Jun 13, 2018 | 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by eskiltell
Well unfortunately time ran out today. I got the new water pump in, everything disconnected and unbolted. Now I have to wait till Friday for the gaskets.
I have to say though, the lower manifold bolts were MAYBE alittle more than hand tight, is it safe to maybe use some loctite?
I snug those up pretty good. I dont torque them to the point of stripping the threads, but they are tight.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2018 | 11:59 PM
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IIRC lower intake manifold torque is 38 ft lb in a star pattern from middle out.

blue medium strength loctite is welcome and basically any bolt except low torque bolts ie aircon compressor, or alternator which I usually put antiseize

I mentioned remanded heads as machine shops (at least by me) take st shortest a week to get something done. Remanned heads can be mailed in within a day, with all new guides, and a good flat machines surface.

it looks nice as well if you’re one that keeps their Rover looking fresh.
 
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Old Jun 14, 2018 | 10:14 AM
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Well today I'm going to clean up the old girl. Is there anything I should be looking for when I pop off the valve covers?
 
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Old Jun 14, 2018 | 10:34 AM
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Well I suppose the worst would be coolant mixed oil on top of the heads..
 
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Old Jun 14, 2018 | 10:36 AM
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True, good thing this weekend I was going to change the oil!
 
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