Thread: likely head problem

If you attack the head gasket yourself, do not have the head machined.
I believe some have done so and removed all the hardening. There are blokes on here, more knowledgeable than me, who may be able to advise the tolerances.

I received the last inspection report:

- cylinder head overhaul and new gasket required (cooling system pressure test lowered coolant and raised oil levels)
- driver's side rear wheel bearing loose
- right front hub swivel seal leaking
- both end track rod boots split
- brake caliper pistons rusted, need rebuild with stainless steel pistons

I feel like this is all doable in the garage?

Depending on your skill set and tools (or willingness to upskill and buy tools as needed), yes.

All doable, with plenty of tutorial videos on YouTube from the likes of Trailfitters Toolbox to add to what's in the workshop manual. You also have the collective experience of AULRO team/database. This has certainly helped me a lot.

2nd the advice on machining heads if it's doubtful replace with AMC and don't look back.

Cheers Discofender

Originally Posted by Discofender

All doable

Appreciate the advice all.

@Discofender I received my ProVent 200 today, do you have a pic of how you routed the hosing to avoid the turbo, and which hoses did you use? I believe the original breather is a "4 ply oil resistant flouro lined silicone", I've been trawling parts sites for a general hose of that description and something like this or this are the closest I could find.

Also did you remove the depression control valve or leave in place?

Hi Ninchi,

I used this hose kit:
Universal Oil Resistant Hose Kit for ProVent 200 2x1.5m 90 Degree Ends 25mm / 19m

It has 90 degree bends on each end but was just a bit long at 1.5m, comes with joiners so I shortened it up.

To mount it to the firewall I used a piece of alloy box section screwed to the inertia switch and the alarm sounder.

This kept the hoses well clear of the turbo as you can see I don't run the heat shield.

Cheers Discofender

Very nice. I wish I'd seen that when I ordered the catch can from WF, I had a thought in my mind to reuse the existing hoses. Cheers

Standard hoses are 19mm and the ports on the Provent are 25mm hence they sell this hose and others with different ends. Otherwise I believe there are adapters to reduce the provent ports to 19mm, then you can use standard oil resistant 3/4" hose which you can buy by the metre.