head cracks

[docklad]

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I imagine this is for the bin. Confirmation please

[kit]

Is it a diesel, if so it is pretty normal?

[Oldiebut goodie]

They look OK - so long as they haven't gone through the valve seats.

[docklad]

oh righty ho. Pleasantly surprised to hear this. 2 piston chambers were half full of water also. I'm taking it that the gasket is finished then. My problem started after I'd changed my water pump. One mechanic says the timing is out, another said the head is the cause of the bellowing smoke. She ran sweet enough before the pump went. Only did 2miles with leaking water, changed pump and she's not been right since. I'll admit that the crank pulley was turned during the removal of the water pump and I'm convinced this is a contributing factor. Neither mechanic seems to think it mattered as the think they have lined the timing points up correctly. I'm un-convinced. Would the timing cause such bellowing smoke? Cheers

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thoughts on this too please

[Oldiebut goodie]

I would have thought that your head were warped by looking at the marking on it - has this been checked?
Timing has no connection with the waterpump/alternator/power steering - different belts.

[docklad]

I know what you saying but to get to my pump I had to remove the frigging pump pulley. But to get to that I had to remove bottom pulley. Any ways it involved taking the timing belt off. When it was put back somethings not gone right. Just taxed and tested the bitch too

[max and caddy]

It's a diesel and those cracks are 100 % normal and within spec...I would refit that head and use it.

[max and caddy]

I would have thought that your head were warped by looking at the marking on it - has this been checked?
Timing has no connection with the waterpump/alternator/power steering - different belts.

What can you see that makes you think it's warped! Your eyesight must be good if its blue to detect within 0.01 mm!

[Oldiebut goodie]

Are you blind?

[Smcknighty]

Think obg means the black/silver patterning where the gasket should have been. I'm thinking the black bits around the middle top are showing where the problem was?

These heads can't be skimmed, getting it checked for flatness shouldnt cost much so could get it done. Replacing and refitting is easy and doesn't require that much in the way of specialised skills/tools so if you don't want to pay the mechanics I'm sure folks on here could help you find your way. I did mine recently and can help with tips. Your cracks are pretty good, mine looked a lot worse!

Saying that if you decide to ditch the engine I will buy your sump!

Ps. Have you said anywhere exactly whst this engine is, if so I've missed that bit

[HarryMann]

You seem to be saying you think you have also timed it up wrong, when removing the crank pulley? I don't think you are approaching working on diesels quite right but that's as may be....... that isn't necessary surely?


New head bolts, gasket, belt, maybe idler, probably and the timing tools, get that head cleaned properly and checked. Clean block and thread pockets and reassemble exactly to spec. Should give you a fighting chance...

[HarryMann]

Oh yes... wrong timing can conceivably make it billow smoke, to answer that question.

[docklad]

head skimmed. Old bugger said they do compression tests too. He lied. Anyone got the code for the thickest gasket? Cheers

[max and caddy]

Are you blind?

Erm.. No.. So, how can you see from a picture that is warped then? I'm waiting for this amazing knowledge!

[Oldiebut goodie]

Obviously you haven't read the thread!