Tips on changing the head gasket please

Post by **ringo** » 26 Jan 2006, 22:22

Hi,

I have to change the head gasket on my 1.7d. Can i remove the head with it in situ ? Or do i have to remove the engine ?

I will be getting it skimmed before i replace the head.

Is it worth doing any other jobs (like tappets and valves) while its off ?

Thanks

Ringo

Post by **Ye Olde Syncrospares** » 27 Jan 2006, 08:35

yep,can do it without removing the block,be prepared to drill retap exhaust manifold studs,with head off reseat valves and fit new valve stem oil seals head will more than likely be cracked so get it cracked tested,most heads have cracks and run ok but best get it tested,cj.

Post by **ringo** » 27 Jan 2006, 18:17

Thanks a lot cj.

SYNCROSPARES UK wrote:yep,can do it without removing the block,be prepared to drill retap exhaust manifold studs

It's never easy is it!

SYNCROSPARES UK wrote:with head off reseat valves and fit new valve stem oil seals head will more than likely be cracked so get it cracked tested,most heads have cracks and run ok but best get it tested,cj.

Who does "crack testing" - and if it is, do you sell new heads ?

Ringo