seg · Mar 27, 2016

my td5 has done 101,000 miles. I have been advised to re skim the head and have a new gasket fitted to pre empt any future issues. It's absolutely fine now but do folk think this is a good idea?

jamesmartin · Mar 27, 2016

seg said:
my td5 has done 101,000 miles. I have been advised to re skim the head and have a new gasket fitted to pre empt any future issues. It's absolutely fine now but do folk think this is a good idea?

you only skim the head if its warped slightly or is pitted/marked

blue beasty · Mar 27, 2016

I thought LR advise that the TD5 head shouldn't be skimmed but needs replacing if necessary?

I know people do and with success but only when there is no option.

Disco DJ · Mar 27, 2016

Save your money for when things actually break down. Preventative maintenance is good, but that sounds far too excessive and even slightly risky!

brian47 · Mar 28, 2016

Disco DJ said:
Save your money for when things actually break down. Preventative maintenance is good, but that sounds far too excessive and even slightly risky!

Yeah, sound like a bit of "if it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is" to me.

markomate2 · Mar 28, 2016

brian47 said:
Yeah, sound like a bit of "if it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is" to me.

+1!
101K is nothing mileage wise.
If you want to do preemptive work, do injector seals, but otherwise, put spare cash into a "when it breaks down fund"!
Mark

wammers · Mar 28, 2016

seg said:
my td5 has done 101,000 miles. I have been advised to re skim the head and have a new gasket fitted to pre empt any future issues. It's absolutely fine now but do folk think this is a good idea?

Strike whomsoever gave you that advise off your Christmas card list.

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Leaks an prone to bits dropping off

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