Cylinder head gasket
hi, if you are changing the head gasket then it may be worth checking the water pump and thermostat as it could have been one of these that failed causing it to over heat and then blown the head gasket so check the water pump and thermostat once you have the cylinder head off.
You may need the head checking to see if it has been warped but this is unlikely on this make of vehicle.
Once you have done the gasket make sure that when you fill the coolant up you only trickle the water in to prevent any air lock as this will cause it to over heat again, check for any bleed screws on the coolant system to let the air out whilst filling the coolant up,
Its best you check in the workshop manual for these as their may not be none as it could be self bleed system.
It also worth checking if the head bolts need changing as they do stretch and can cause the gasket not to seal properly so replacing these may be a good idea.
Let me know how you get on or if you need further assistance ok.
ps what makes you think the head gasket has gone??
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