Took the spark plugs out today only to find two and three sitting at the top of their stroke with some bright green fluid sitting in number three.

So I am gathering the head gasket is leaking coolant into the combustion chamber or at worst there is a cracked head or block.

It seems to run fine in fact it was far less erratic than it has been lately once I cleaned up the plugs and put them back. The plugs looked fine except number two had some minor depositing of an oranage/brown material around the outside. Was clear and almost looked like resin.

It is not losing water at an alarming rate but I'll get the head off and see whats what.Might get it converted while I am at it although the minister for finance will have something to say about that.

It is a 12H motor so large bore so I am gathering a VRS kit is required but which one is the best to get..

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Alec
1275LS - July 78 - XNFAD18Y/102918

the one with the BK450 head gasket is the go

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No offence intended here but--> anyone writing a book about minis 30 years ago may not have experienced such worn or stuffed-with components as we are finding these days.

You should put your heart & soul into everything you do.

Thanks Matt.

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Alec
1275LS - July 78 - XNFAD18Y/102918