Robs Frst

Headgasket let go after taking the FRST for a run. Floored it then car noticed a big cloud of steam, water coming from my exhaust.

The car then went into limp mode, luckily i was close to my mates, I eventually reached his.
Had a look under the bonnet oil filler cap has got a mayonnaise look to it (Headgasket).

Started to take the head apart to get it ready to be skimmed and inspected. The car runs 200 bhp, Is the standard Ford gasket still okay for this power? What head bolts should I go for?

Thanks for any advise.

Pete frst

yeah,mine did the same 2 weeks ago,ford gasket is v good,clamp it down with some h/duty h bolts arp/burton and your done.......

Mr.T

Wasn't C&B running an std HG at 300hp?

Pete frst

im sure the big power cvh boys will let us know,but i was told the ford gaskit was very strong............pitty there wasnt one in my frst,insted of a cheap pattern part......

still gotta ford one in there now...........

Robs Frst

Thanks for advice decided to go with the standard Ford head gasket and standard head bolts.
Looked at C&B spec running over 300 using standard Ford parts.

xr2i-carl

Why not fit de-comp plate while your at it

Gazzonator

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Why would that be of benefit?

Mr.T

On an cvh?? Why would you?

Gazzonator

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My point exactly!!!

Danster76

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'Payen' HG is same as ford and 1/2 the price.

Robs Frst

What would be the benifits on a cvh?

Renton

In case you wanted a slower turbo spool up and less power

andy130

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std head gasket and head bolts good for 200 mate

Robs Frst

Thanks for explaining that one.