30-04-14, 10:31 AM
Ok, when I did mine it was:
Head gasket
Base gasket (when I lifted head off I disturbed the base, but I wanted the block out anyway to make painting easier)
Instant gasket used for cam chain tensioner (get a tube, then you have some for future)
Your valve cover has a rubber gasket so just reuse yours if in good nick.
If you're replacing downpipes check to see if they come with gaskets (my Delkevic ones did). Also, someone on the forum suggested buying some dome cap nuts so they don't get gunked up in future - I did, cheap enough and if it saves this hassle again it'll be worth it.
Another option too, a small tin of Granville head paint (if your head was anything like mine). Costs about a fiver and well worth doing if you have the head off.
While you've got the head off, maybe give the valves a lap too? Kit costs about a tenner, and £24 for valve stem oil seals (although you may not want to take it this far) - I decided to do pretty much everything while I had it off, so I didn't need to take it off again.
Head gasket
Base gasket (when I lifted head off I disturbed the base, but I wanted the block out anyway to make painting easier)
Instant gasket used for cam chain tensioner (get a tube, then you have some for future)
Your valve cover has a rubber gasket so just reuse yours if in good nick.
If you're replacing downpipes check to see if they come with gaskets (my Delkevic ones did). Also, someone on the forum suggested buying some dome cap nuts so they don't get gunked up in future - I did, cheap enough and if it saves this hassle again it'll be worth it.
Another option too, a small tin of Granville head paint (if your head was anything like mine). Costs about a fiver and well worth doing if you have the head off.
While you've got the head off, maybe give the valves a lap too? Kit costs about a tenner, and £24 for valve stem oil seals (although you may not want to take it this far) - I decided to do pretty much everything while I had it off, so I didn't need to take it off again.