Originally posted by noisy_cricket:
maybe one should get a US spec duratec..



...or at least US spec MLS composite head gaskets.

Also from what I remember the water quality over the pond is much worse then it is here. A high metallic content in the water can accelerate head gasket failures. (i.e. hard water)

A would STRONGLY recommend deionized water and a high quality NON-PHOSPHATE & NON-SILICATE antifreeze mix. Then again that's what I recommend for any cooling system.


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