mechanics that are good with hi jets? (the answer to this is.... if you want a job done properly, do it yourself!)

p.s. I have a spare full gasket kit if you need one quick

cheers ill let you know tommorow after work
got a call to make and gonna enquire at the enginers who are skimming the head

Ring a Uniparts motorfactor branch

Not sure where your nearest one is but look on this list:-

http://www.unipart.co.uk/wps/wcm/connect/unipart/unipartgroup/admin/uabranchlist

Ring up, don't say hello or any of that crap, just say -

"Can I have a price and availability on a heat gasket set, do you want the reg number."

If they ask who you are say Daisy at "the name of your ex's garage"

Pretty sure they have all been phoned, so far those supplying to the local garages have quoted £90
If I get home in time I'll give them a try tho

well i forgot you had a hg set hj, got in - saw there was only 2 left on ebay and ordered quick! you may need yours anyway ;-)
uniparts quoted £70 + vat so didnt go there!
so head is skimmed and ready, just waiting for all my bits to arrive now, hopefully will be here friday cos im off work so will be able to put it all back together.
im off to yoga now then will post up pics and info about the head strip in other thread :-)

Bought a new waterpump and thermostat?

Yep, all ordered, and timing belt kit