Thread: 300 Tdi head fitting

Although there are 4x thicknesses of head gasket, most people go for the 'no-hole' gasket... Simply coz it's the thickest, easier and will fit all cars.

As for the torque and then tightening by degrees, here's a little tip: ISTR That the measurements are in factors of 60 degrees, which is exactly the same as the flats on the bolts...

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have read of this thread in particular Post 13 and post 14 they deal with angle torquing.

alternatively if you're in brissy or thereabouts drop me a line and when I get back to the world I'll bring round my gear and bolt the head down for you.

Originally Posted by Blknight.aus

have read of this thread in particular Post 13 and post 14 they deal with angle torquing.

alternatively if you're in brissy or thereabouts drop me a line and when I get back to the world I'll bring round my gear and bolt the head down for you.

I'm in Ipswich as a matter of fact. I've ordered an angle gauge and need to stand on my own 2 feet in regards to Landy maintenance however if you're offering and being virtually neighbours... Always keen to meet other Roverers.

Once the angle gauge arrives I'll pull off the head and if needed get another gasket with the same number of holes.

Originally Posted by 2stroke

Once the angle gauge arrives I'll pull off the head and if needed get another gasket with the same number of holes.

You don't need to remove the head, you can 'read' the holes, the tab is visible as it sits externally to the head.

Well that was easy, seems the one fitted has 3 holes, another thing I can get before it comes apart, thanks!

more than happy to lay on the spanners to help out with torquing down the head...

skip getting the torque angle gauge, its a luxury item for a tdi head, I've done dozens without one using the angle method indicated in my previous post.

the angles are all easy ones in either multiples of 30 or 45 degrees. (most landrover things are

So I ordered a 3 hole head gasket from FWD and went today to pick it up, turns out they had a no hole one. Will it be a problem to use this? Guess it will decompress it a little?
Oh and I bought the angle gauge, only $39, just a drop in the scheme of things. Going to get the AC gas sucked out and see about a condenser that lets more air through (or even one that's the same but not blocked) before the bonnet comes off.