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OK, the head is cleaned up and everything is now back together. The van seems to be running well enough on a short test run round the block. Temperature stable and no pressure in the cooling system. Need to check it's properly bled now then do the miles before the final head bolt tighten. Thanks fo...

Hi all, my 1.6td JX engine has head gasket issues and I've been recommended to have the engine replaced. I tinker but this kind of work is beyond me, so i'll be paying someone to do it. I'm in central south england. Until these issues surfaced, I've liked the 1.6TD - I have never been in need of mor...

nice one, thanks for the info and suggestions, much appreciated

Hi all, a bit of advice for a newbie would be most appreciated. I have a 1989 1.6TD JX that has a knackered head gasket. I had blown three header tanks (thanks to pressure build up) before getting to this diagnosis. Never had an overheating warning, temp gauge never gone beyond half way. I've been t...