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2000 Jaguar S-Type Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Gas, Head gasket.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on April 20, 2010

Head gasket

Engine Cooling problem
2000 Jaguar S-Type V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic 77000 miles

does the head nead to be skimmed when replacing head gasket
Avatar Asked by georged2010

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Replied on April 21, 2010

as a general rule the head is better skimmed while off to be sure of a flat surface for refitting .. it is not always necassary but better to be safe than have to remove it all again

Tiny Answered by Dave H (expert)
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