leaky valves

[sinshelley]

hi peeps,got a little problem my trusty t25 has developed a leaky valve,am i better getting a recon engine or having top end overhaul???????? what would the cost of both options be really need advice guys n girls

[dugcati]

if it's a seat that has been caught in time then repair it - it'll be fine... IF the seat is looser you've left it too long and the valve/seat are burnt then it would be best with a replacement

[Ian Hulley]

Depends what engine ? Aircold is much easier to take a head off than watercooled ... can't comment on oil burners.

Ian

[sinshelley]

Depends what engine ? Aircold is much easier to take a head off than watercooled ... can't comment on oil burners.

Ian

Watercooled engine code DG,might just buy a new cylinder head complete save all the fuss realley dont no what to do for best

[kevtherev]

Well if you have done all the tests to confirm it's a valve issue then as I see it you have two choices.

1. Removal of the head to confirm and replace/repair

if your head comes of without drama then this is the best choice

OR if you snap a head stud removing it then..

2. replacement engine

[Ian Hulley]

Yep ... as the man say's ^^

[sinshelley]

Well if you have done all the tests to confirm it's a valve issue then as I see it you have two choices.

1. Removal of the head to confirm and replace/repair

if your head comes of without drama then this is the best choice

OR if you snap a head stud removing it then..

2. replacement engine

hi kev the rev,hope it doesnt get that serious that i need a new engine but if i do do you have any sugestions on replacement and cost of this major transplant,lol

[VAN with a PLAN]

OR if you snap a head stud removing it then..

2. replacement engine

I've read this a few times now - is it really that terminal when a stud shears?

[kevtherev]

Well you can try to remove the broken stud...and this invariably ends in tears as it's a pig to get to if it's broken low down in the water jacket,
then you can try too get it removed by a mechanic, and this costs money and tears.
It's not just taking the head off, it's the baggage it generates taking it off


In the mean time you can get a 1.9 DG replacement engine for less than £400 fit it , then fix up the old engine at your leisure busted stud or not... then sell it or refit it

I use heat to remove stud nuts.... lots of red heat
but if the stud is buggered you'll still have to remove it

[Ian Hulley]

A chum is having great results with welding onto snapped off exhaust studs (he got all the grim snapped off ones out of my spare DJ ) and is starting practising with head studs.

Ian

[kevtherev]

Good news Ian
It seems that this is the best way of taking them on.

[sinshelley]

Well you can try to remove the broken stud...and this invariably ends in tears as it's a pig to get to if it's broken low down in the water jacket,
then you can try too get it removed by a mechanic, and this costs money and tears.
It's not just taking the head off, it's the baggage it generates taking it off


In the mean time you can get a 1.9 DG replacement engine for less than £400 fit it , then fix up the old engine at your leisure busted stud or not... then sell it or refit it

I use heat to remove stud nuts.... lots of red heat
but if the stud is buggered you'll still have to remove it

hi kev,any chance you no where i can get a replacement????????????????????????

[kevtherev]

Ebay for a used motor
or elite at £900 or so if you want working +warranty.
Then there are the forum breakers..

I hope you didnt think I meant new...

[sinshelley]

Ebay for a used motor
or elite at £900 or so if you want working +warranty.
Then there are the forum breakers..

I hope you didnt think I meant new...

thanks Kev,if i thought they were new i would buy a dozen,lol, not familiar with elite will try and find some info on them,cheers

[kevtherev]

search elite here and there are a few posts to read