jamesmartin
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i would check tappets ,you never know, if they are ok,no bent push rods or large gaps etc, then remove head ,pistons are prone for splitting, head gaskets too
Thanks James. You've been helpful from starter install to this new adventure.i would check tappets ,you never know, if they are ok,no bent push rods or large gaps etc, then remove head ,pistons are prone for splitting, head gaskets too
19j head bolts are standard bolts you can use them a many times as you likeWhen you refitted your cyĺinder head did you use new head bolts, you are only supposed to use them once.
Yes sorry see my edit, placed it on wrong thread, it was meant for TD5 cooling system thread.19j head bolts are standard bolts you can use them a many times as you like
£700! I woulda Drove down from Liverpool for less than thatHere is a picture of the blown HG. I was just going through the service history of the vehicle and the HG was also replaced in January 2017, six months before I purchased it. Should I assume it was just a shoddy mechanic who did the previous repair or is it a deeper issue? I'm going to have them take a look at the timing belt as well since they already have the head off and my bill is up to 700 quid with labor already. View attachment 131435
I'll take note of that marty! I enjoy doing some work myself but this all happened two days before I had to leave for Germany for a work trip and it's probably above my level of expertise (and available tools) at this point. Thus far, they conducted a pressure test, skimmed the head, replaced HG, and replaced cambelt and tensioner.£700! I woulda Drove down from Liverpool for less than that
Now to guess the final cost!at last, I got one right!