Hey guys, Classic Panda is not a section I post in much. But I'm looking for a little advice on how to proceed with a little job I have planned.

Got to do the head gasket on a 999 injected fire, I've been using the search and so far I'm feeling pretty confident about doing this job myself.

But figured you were the guys to check with first.
So I've found a gasket kit
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PANDA-FIRE-EN...CarParts_SM&hash=item3cb6979cec#ht_1229wt_907
But there doesn't appear to be head bolts included which I'm led to believe should be renewed, since they are stretch bolts?


I've also found these for the timing belt and water pump. I figured since the cars on 71000 now it's the smart move to replace these parts aswell.
http://www.ricambio.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&path=69_60_222&product_id=418

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-WATER-PUM..._CarParts_SM&hash=item5d29ae0846#ht_713wt_907

Now my question is have I missed anything out?
Where's the best place to source the head bolts?
I plan on giving it a service at the same time so hopefully when all is complete it will be running sweet as a nut.

Depends really on where you are.
Any motor factor will supply all the items as its standard Fiat stuff.
Headgasket set, timing belt, water pump, new head bolts are pretty much stock items.
Regards Dave

Buy stretch bolts separately. Everything is as you have posted.local Motor factors I find very cheap for what you need.

A panda manual is cheap on ebay...worth buying..plus you won't have to ask what the torque settings are....

Is there an echo in here???....

Bugger me Kev, I reckon there nust be.
You don't think it's because we all have frigging Pandas with blown head gaskets do you?
Get that barbie out and get some prawns on it and forget to log on again for a week.
Dave

Cheers fellas. Too used to having to get everything for the 126 online that i didnt even consider motorfactors.

No probs..always friendly advice here..

Dave....I can't get Barbie out..the mrs banned me from playing with dolls..

You'll just have to stick to the fishnet stockings then.