bigbo

Just an update for any looking at this thread.

My liners dictated that I have to use the elastomer gasket so I ordered a complete gasket kit including the cam shaft seals.
I had the head very lightly skimmed and washed along with the cam carrier.

I am replacing the head bolts not because they need to be replaced as they meet the Rover specs for reuse, but I am not 100% convinced on the quality of those I used last time.

All the valve stem seals have been replaced and the valves tested for any leaks. Tomorrow I will be assembling the cam carrier a job that needs some care as according to the manual I only have 20 minutes to get everything in place and torqued down.

David