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Welcome, Nice looking motor, the vice could come in handy , do you lose much oil out the air filter 🤔

In (what I thought was a genius move) bought it as it's ULEZ exempt! (unlike my old mazda bongo!) well. done. me! But, just realising that the money I'm probably/ excitedly going to spend on it is going to out weigh that! not. so. well. done...

I would do the torque in stages and if crank won’t turn at say 70Nm then got a problem, you can reuse the bolts if in good condition as they’re not designed to yield at that torque

Have a look at post 93 , I posted a pdf of the 200tdi overhaul manual got all,the torque figs and how to do what you doing 😀

A new rad cap sorted my elusive leak

If your journals are correct size I would not bother with plastigauge, if the crank and new bearings cleaned properly, in place, bearings oiled and caps torqued up one at a time you will see if any tight ones, if a problem then plastigauge may...

That’s easier still get 50.00 on the test bar? Mitutoyo make good gear

Sending that micrometre back its useless, Borrowed this off a Mate today still a bit fiddley , well to me anyway but think I have got it right this time, first pic Main second Big End

Haven’t noticed it in 4th. Usually around 50-60 mph. But only when towing caravan never solo.

Does it make that noise when in 4th at same speed or at same revs when in 5th What speed does it occur when in 5th , is it just at a set speed or all speeds from 40-70 eg

I put the btm fixed anvil on the btm diameter and then gently rock the adjustable anvil over the top diameter starting off a tad too big and tightening it a tad each time with the top knob until it drags slightly, then you know you got the two...

I agree that it is technique and practice to get the reading correct. If it won't hold tolerance on multiple readings (a different result each time) then I would say it is the user. I (used to before getting sick) use a micrometer to measure...

I can only look at that and say the “test piece” is wonky. As I said earlier an accurate adjustable spanner is what I would use. I personally don’t understand the use of a micrometer on a round journal, it is so hard to get it straight. Did you...

That might be 63.47 or 63.97 depends on how thimble matches with top mil mark or bottom half mil mark What does it look like with the 50mm slip gauge inserted

Turners do quality head gasket sets def replace valve stem seals, I would also strip the valves and springs, rockers check for any damage and lap them in, inspect head for damage/ cracks etc and order parts once

Yes it does have the 50.00mm bar to set zero, think this is where I was going wrong, as when setting, then trying again most times it was out again which would be putting those final readings out to. Dont think I got it bang on, gonna have...

Nit used that, there is a procedure detailed in the manual to nip up main bearing caps and slacken one bolt off to measure gaps with feelers

it does take a delicate touch when measuring , have to use the end of thumbscrew when measuring it will click on the ratchet when it starts to get tight, don’t overtighten and all you are looking for is a sliding fit as you move it over the...

I read it as first pic 63.55 Second as 58.75 But I could be wrong, as the first 1 doesn’t make sense. J

You see on my thread link posted earlier the core plugs I got out , used a strong screwdriver to punch a hole then lever out , the others may have come out with tapping the edge. A bit of red hermatatite was suggested to seal core plugs, with...

Good decision on the crank, gold engine enamel brings it back original, don’t forget new core plugs, clean those piston spray jets inside block, get all the gunk out of oilways and block , don’t forget thrust washers , flush some water through...

Got crank today very pleased with it looks like new. Standard main and big end bearings coming tomorrow so will get a start at weekend to try and get things put back together. When I find out where the bloody hell I start first.

Sometimes looking at an issue the next day provides the answer. :D :D

Okay so I think I've sorted this - clearly not looking properly at 11pm last night when I was trying to fit it. If you look at the sixth photo, you can just about see the stud from the mount sticking down, this was resting on the chassis leg...

Along with how long before current insurance runs out and sometimes changing your job title /occupation!

I know, it’s a make your own easy decision, just ensure it doesn’t impede changing prop

Those prices

https://www.rolan.com.au/vehicle-parts-accessories/safety-security/driveshaft-safety-loops.html It is a thing apparently , do you need to buy OEM or can you ,are your own

Yes Its is standard and very good condition, he says its ready to fit but needs spigot bush.