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02-02-2020, 12:28 PM

keninnc

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I have not moved to Rotella 15w x 40 yet.

That is my next move. I’ve only done one oil change so far and that was with high mileage 10w x 40.

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02-02-2020, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by No Doubt

You can do a head gasket replacement with engine in situ. Not a big deal.

Use all-metal headgaskets and that will stop a slipped sleeve, but even if it didn't it is manageable to pin a sleeve with the engine still in the vehicle.

Get your heads decked. Pressure test your block. Rebuild with ARP studs.

You'll be fine.

How exactly would metal head gaskets stop a slipped sleeve?

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02-02-2020, 08:18 PM

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How exactly would metal head gaskets stop a slipped sleeve?

They block the liner's vertical clearance.

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02-02-2020, 08:38 PM

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They block the liner's vertical clearance.

I assume a 94mm bore Cometic MLS gasket would achieve this then, right?

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02-02-2020, 10:31 PM

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@11chuck that is the general idea, it does assume you keep the Disco in good shape. You may also require a switch to ARP studs get a good confirmed torque all the way around.

https://www.summitracing.com/int/par...ake/land-rover that should be the correct part number

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