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Gaskets, water pump, tensioner, belts, SS pipes, etc that I think I would need to start the job, but I wondered about specialised tools needed for a repair.
I guess there jobs I can do such as the SS pipes and water pump I could get on with, but yup I think an experienced guy would know what to look for when repairing the HCF itself.
I suppose moving further from central England makes the mobile mech an even more expensive option.

Hello,

After finally completing a house move to Cornwall and getting the F transported down from Somerset where it hand been parked for two months after a HGF I am in two minds about doing the repair myself. I have bought a host of parts and got the car in the garage but wondered if it's going to be too big a job for me.

Can anybody recommend a mechanic who is comfortable carrying out this sort of repair on an F around the Devon Cornwall border?

Many thanks.

I don't think it's a matter of being a tight arse. There always seems more pressing things to spend the few pennies we have on the MG, such as replacing sticky brake callipers, or starter motor or new front brake disks, etc.

I know that when I finally get the pounds together to repair the head gasket along with the cause of the HGF, I will include some sort of low coolant warning device.

The sad thing was there was no tell tale signs. The heating worked fine, oil pressure was looking good too.
The only thing I can think of was the water pump gave up. I guess the only clue would have been when we noticed the hot air in the cabin was actually blowing cold.

Looked down at the dash and saw the hot water all the way to the max.

Now to decide to get the engine rebuilt and new 'other' bits, eg water level indicator, stainless under floor heater pipes, or to scrap it. Don't really want to do that to be honest.