head gasket help

Post by **drumnut182** » 21 Apr 2008, 12:41

Heyup, ive got to fit new head gasket, anyone know how to find out the correct gasket to get....i know it has to be measured but can i do this myself or do i need any special tools? Is it vital or can i put any thickness on there....?
Obviously i dont want to mess it up! Any tips or things to watch out for would be appreciated.

Cheers
ROB

1600td jx 1989

Post by **camper** » 21 Apr 2008, 13:01

Have you looked at the old gasket as there are notches or holes .Which start from a 1 or 2 or 3 notch or holes to tell you the right thickness.To determine the gasket thickness the piston projection at tdc is measured .Some just fit a 3 hole for safety .

Post by **drumnut182** » 21 Apr 2008, 13:12

ok thanks...will have a look at old one. Its quite old at least 10 years so i thought possible things might have changed a bit since it was fitted but good point..

Cheers

R

Post by **Laurie** » 25 Apr 2008, 09:57

You will need to time the cam properly. The kits aren't expensive, but I'd certainly use one.
Basically. There is a TDC mark on the flywheel a hole in the injector pump and a slot in the end of the cam.
The cam wheel is on a taper so you fix the cam into position and adjust on the others..
Use new head bolts.