MG ZR Head Gasket Dilema!

[richies2.0gl]

I had a 2004 1.4 MGZR dropped off at the workshop yesterday. It had been dismantled (head removed, no liner clamps). The car was reversed off of the truck and into my workshop. I later noticed the car was left in 3rd gear when rolled off the truck, therefore the engine had been turned in reverse without liner clamps in place.

What I need to know is would have this caused the liners to come adrift? They all look fine and are all flush with the block. And would the main bearings be disturbed?

The engine on inspection looks fine and it was brought in to us for a head skim and re-assembly (head gasket failure) because the owner did not have the time to complete the job.

I have turned the engine to re-allign the crankshaft timing mark and like I have said, all seems well with the engine with regards to the liners, they seem to have escaped any damage caused by our driver leaving the car in gear!!!

Many thanks! Richard.

[richies2.0gl]

Well, after some concern of possible damage, all is now well with the MG. It was re-assembled this morning and now runs sweet. Its a case of a lesson learned! I think we have been lucky this time. Thank you.