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by MVV
Sat Jul 17, 2021 7:50 pm
Forum: Daimler for sale
Topic: 1966 Daimler V8 Saloon for sale
Replies: 1
Views: 331

Re: 1966 Daimler V8 Saloon for sale

Hiya
Is your 250 still for sale. Is it more of a project car. I'd like to get some information. First of all asking price.
Regards Kieran
by MVV
Sat Jul 17, 2021 11:57 am
Forum: Parts for Sale & List of Suppliers
Topic: Daimler 250 Head for sale
Replies: 0
Views: 1071

Daimler 250 Head for sale

Hi lads I bought a single head on Ebay earlier in the year. I paid £150 plus shipping at the time . I sent the head to Jonathan at J and E Engineering. It passed the pressure test but I used two other heads which I bought through this forum instead. The head does need welding around the water jacket...
by MVV
Wed Mar 24, 2021 11:02 pm
Forum: Cars & Parts Wanted
Topic: Payen 250 V8 Head Gaskets. New old stock
Replies: 7
Views: 1033

Re: Payen 250 V8 Head Gaskets. New old stock

Thank you very much for your advice Richard
by MVV
Wed Mar 24, 2021 8:38 pm
Forum: Cars & Parts Wanted
Topic: Payen 250 V8 Head Gaskets. New old stock
Replies: 7
Views: 1033

Re: Payen 250 V8 Head Gaskets. New old stock

My radiator was recored a few years back and is in good condition. We checked my water pump and no problem there either. Ididnt know I was running without a thermostat. I was driving with low water unknown to myself for a period but the guage never went out of normal setting and we didn't notice any...
by MVV
Wed Mar 24, 2021 8:15 pm
Forum: Cars & Parts Wanted
Topic: Payen 250 V8 Head Gaskets. New old stock
Replies: 7
Views: 1033

Re: Payen 250 V8 Head Gaskets what caused my breach

I'm sure the club recommended gaskets are very good too its just the engine builder said he would use the Payen if a set was available. Who makes/ supplies the oversize gaskets . My heads are getting near the max skimmed. We are trying to figure out what caused a breach on the combustion side of my ...
by MVV
Tue Mar 23, 2021 7:43 am
Forum: Cars & Parts Wanted
Topic: Payen 250 V8 Head Gaskets. New old stock
Replies: 7
Views: 1033

Payen 250 V8 Head Gaskets. New old stock

Hi Lads
Would any of you happen to have a set of New Old Stock Payen head gaskets for a 250 V8 that you might be will to part with. Just decided to try here before purchasing the alternative type supplied these days.
Regards Kieran
by MVV
Thu Mar 18, 2021 8:59 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Daimler 250 V8 Saloon cylinder heads
Replies: 8
Views: 1361

Re: Daimler 250 V8 Saloon cylinder heads

Thanks for your help lads .
Stevesv8250 I sent you a pm. I will be have the heads overhauls in the UK so the south East of England is no problem.
Regards Kieran
by MVV
Thu Mar 18, 2021 5:14 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Daimler 250 V8 Saloon cylinder heads
Replies: 8
Views: 1361

Re: Daimler 250 V8 Saloon cylinder heads

Thanks Lads for your help.
Regards Kieran
by MVV
Mon Mar 15, 2021 2:34 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Daimler 250 V8 Saloon cylinder heads
Replies: 8
Views: 1361

Daimler 250 V8 Saloon cylinder heads

Lads
I'm in need of a set of cylinder for my 250 Saloon . Looking for a set that don't need cracks welded, that I can get refurbished. Can anyone help please. (
Kieran
by MVV
Mon Mar 15, 2021 2:23 pm
Forum: Cars & Parts Wanted
Topic: Daimler 250 V8 Saloon cylinder heads
Replies: 0
Views: 433

Daimler 250 V8 Saloon cylinder heads

Hi Lads
Would anyone have a decent set of cylinder heads good for refurbishing that do not need welding.
Regards
Kieran