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M13A head gasket change

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12 Jul 2020 14:03 #224897 by MikeJames2
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Hi all,

I have a Jimny which overheats after a motorway run. After changing the thermostat, radiator and topping up the viscous fan fluid to no avail I did a gas-in-water check which came back positive so I will change the head gasket.

The workshop manual suggests I need to remove the oil pan. Can anybody tell me why I need to do this?

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12 Jul 2020 14:38 #224899 by sniper
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A guess would be to ensure that there is no water contamination. Service instructions always err on the side of caution.... not a bad path...

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12 Jul 2020 15:12 #224905 by Lambert
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According to the garage that did mine the sump has to come off as its impossible to seal the front cover otherwise.

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12 Jul 2020 19:24 #224944 by MikeJames2
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Good idea about the water. I'd never considered that.

If it is required to seal the front cover then I guess I need to do it.

I've only just cleared the last oil spill off the drive!

Thanks all :)

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13 Jul 2020 12:01 #224991 by Keithy
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I'd remove the engine to do it......saves loss of temper and in the long run it's easier.

The sump front cover would be interesting to get right....the dowels are the problem

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14 Jul 2020 16:18 #225077 by MikeJames2
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Thanks for the advice Keithy.

Trouble is i've always said that if I take out the 1.3 I will be putting a 1.6 back in! This is a dilemma

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15 Jul 2020 11:28 #225119 by Keithy
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MikeJames2 wrote: Thanks for the advice Keithy.

Trouble is i've always said that if I take out the 1.3 I will be putting a 1.6 back in! This is a dilemma


1.6 it is then!

Sorted :D

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