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« on: December 02, 2006, 15:48:16 »
Trying to get my 1996 300Tdi Defender up and running after I drowned her.
Down to the last knockings and don't have a head gasket :roll:
 
They come in three different thicknesses and I don't have the old gasket which would have the marks on it to denote its thickness.

Anyone got any advice please.
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« Reply #1 on: December 02, 2006, 16:14:30 »
Has it been replaced before? Has it been skimmed? eBay are cheaper than LR for the kit's, someone's selling em for about £25 quid, the only snag being that they were mis-punched with a single hole, when they are the three hole thickness.
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« Reply #2 on: December 02, 2006, 16:25:09 »
just fit the thickest one avalible then you wont damage anything
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« Reply #3 on: December 02, 2006, 17:38:01 »
Its very important to use the correct gasket, you can calculate the gasket thickness from the attachment here (pt 1), and here (pt 2). Remember that the head bolts should be replaced if you are uncertain how many times they have been used. (I think they have a maximum use of 5 times)

I hope this helps.

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« Reply #4 on: December 02, 2006, 18:06:54 »
Quote from: "J13 MUD"
Its very important to use the correct gasket, you can calculate the gasket thickness from the attachment here (pt 1), and here (pt 2). Remember that the head bolts should be replaced if you are uncertain how many times they have been used. (I think they have a maximum use of 5 times)

I hope this helps.

Jim


I wonder how many people have access to a DTI and a magnetic base ??
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« Reply #5 on: December 02, 2006, 18:42:31 »
Just needs a bit of imagination to achieve the same result, most people have access to a steel rule and feeler gauge!!!

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« Reply #6 on: December 02, 2006, 19:10:43 »
nah u dont need a dial test indicator at all, feeler guages and a rule thats it
not that i ever measure petrusion  :shock:
just fit a 3 dot all the time and never once had a problem
just rebuit me 200 3 tho ago and she still fine even running at 1.1bar
as for head bolts 3 times and throw them in the bin
me i fit new everytime as they aint gonna snap then
just think how fatigued and stressed the bolts are just after 1 tighten up  :shock:
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« Reply #7 on: December 03, 2006, 02:23:35 »
The thickness is imprtant though, after a coating of soot the pistons on an indirect injection touch the head, probably the same on a Di otherwise it won't run as well.  DTIs are not that expensive and if you are too tight you can hire them, or use a rule and feeler guages.  Skimming the head makes no difference as it's flat isn't it? the combustion chamber is in the piston (bowl) unlike the V8.
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« Reply #8 on: December 03, 2006, 03:02:56 »
Cassillis you have a P.M.
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« Reply #9 on: December 04, 2006, 08:40:40 »
Thanks all for the help and advice. Fitting the head today i will let you know what happens. Thanks again
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