K series - How to Make it Reliable. 4 steps. N Series Gasket, Oil Rail, PRT, Bolts

The main thing that people worry about on the MG Rover k series 4 cylinder engine is the head gasket. But, it can be made reliable. Like in the new MG6. Most of the development work was done by LR for their freelander then continued by NAIC. You can do your own research, but the main points to improve come down to these:
1) Use the new N series (MLS but no extra steel shim, as it's not needed since there's no fire ring on the HG to dig in the head.
2) Use the stronger oil rail (LANDROVER part) to strengthen the engine to stop it moving under thermal stress
3) Use high tensile strength head bolts
4) Use the PRT (LANDROVER external thermostat) to reduce thermal stress.
This brings the engine up to the the engine spec used in the MG6 which is good on reliability, from what I read.

See my other video on the different types of k series head gasket and why some fail: https://youtu.be/tSgq2l0AxR8

There is a lot of opinion out there on forums about which head gasket is best and under what circumstances. Some of the best advice can be had here: https://www.dmgrs.co.uk/pages/choosin...

The n series head gasket is currently on eBay UK, the link is below. If it gets out of date, drop me a comment and I'll update it.
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Here is some interesting history on the rover k-series in case you doubted whether it was a great engine or not! https://www.aronline.co.uk/engines/k-series-engine/

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