Jefy Posted June 23, 2020 Report Share Posted June 23, 2020 I am writing this for a good friend. His wife took the car out without coolant (let the jokes come), it seams that the Head Gasket needs to be replaced. Could you advise a workshop/ garage for us? It's a Landrover LR4 2012 V8 5.0 HSE 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertdude Posted June 23, 2020 Report Share Posted June 23, 2020 33 minutes ago, Xaf said: I am writing this for a good friend. His wife took the car out without coolant (let the jokes come), it seams that the Head Gasket needs to be replaced. Could you advise a workshop/ garage for us? It's a Landrover LR4 2012 V8 5.0 HSE Your friends name wouldn't happen to be Matthew now would it. Edit : Oh no can't be just saw that it's a V8 his is a V6 Must be LR4 gasket popping season. Tell him to get in touch with me if he wants to get it done by a good LR mech on a very reasonable budget. Only draw back is he's in Sharjah. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaurav Posted June 23, 2020 Report Share Posted June 23, 2020 More than good or bad vs cheap or pricey, ask your friend to deal with the workshop/mechanic/freelancer who can give written guarantee on the head gasket job. At least for a couple of months or 5k kms, this way he can be sure to working with professionals (only) and just compare the quotes. Found 1 here in business listing showing 5 star rating in Dubai Second one in Sharjah showing 5 star rating in Sharjah Third he can get a quote from Gulf star auto maintenance workshop in Sharjah - very renowned for being LR experts. 2 1 Let's root for each other & watch each other grow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted June 23, 2020 Report Share Posted June 23, 2020 I’ve done quite a few rebuilds on these engines. You will more than likely need some head work done. Last one I done that was overheated, one of the heads was out of flatness by 7 thou. All the head studs should also be changed or you could find the gaskets leaking again after a couple of thousand kms. When you have the engine stripped down that far, it’s also a good idea to fit new hydraulic tensioners and chain guides. It costs a bit extra to do these things but it’s better for peace of mind and not having to pay for a second rebuild down the line. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jefy Posted June 24, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2020 Thanks all for the recommendations. @desertdude How can he get in touch with you? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaurav Posted June 24, 2020 Report Share Posted June 24, 2020 1 hour ago, Xaf said: Thanks all for the recommendations. @desertdude How can he get in touch with you? Done 2 1 Let's root for each other & watch each other grow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertdude Posted June 24, 2020 Report Share Posted June 24, 2020 (edited) 11 hours ago, Xaf said: Thanks all for the recommendations. @desertdude How can he get in touch with you? WhatsApp me on xxxxxxxx I'll be deleting this post in a while so note it down Edited June 24, 2020 by desertdude 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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