Results 1 to 5 of 5

Thread: 300tdi cylinder head gasket

  1. 4th August 2018, 11:58 AM #1
    william wallace Guest

    300tdi cylinder head gasket

    Hi,
    New to the forum,
    Getting to know my sons old discovery 1 300tdi more than I would like .
    Replaced the idler tensioner last month as it was completely shot, didn't know my own strength and pulled the thread out of the block.
    I had to helicoil new threads into the aluminium.
    This month I have repaired two flat tyres and the exhaust manifold gasket as the engine was making a nice puttering sound, but it looks like its the cylinder head gasket that's gone.
    I've tracked the leak to the back of the engine next to the firewall (piston 4) is this a common fault!
    I've been youtubing cylinder head gasket replacement and I'm not sure if I'm up to the challenge. How hard is it to replace!
    Is there any one in the Moonee ponds area of Melbourne that would be able to supervise me so I don't make a complete Donkey of myself
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 4th August 2018, 10:17 PM #2
    bee utey's Avatar
    bee utey
    bee utey is offline AT REST
    Join Date
    Apr 2009
    Location
    Crafers West South Australia
    Posts
    11,732
    Total Downloaded
    0
    It's a simple pushrod engine so not particularly hard. However if it's just a coolant leak a dose of stop leak might keep it going. If you decide to replace the gasket, get the head checked for flatness while its off.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. 5th August 2018, 03:27 PM #3
    loanrangie's Avatar
    loanrangie
    loanrangie is offline LordRover Subscriber
    Join Date
    Jan 1970
    Location
    St Helena,Melbourne
    Posts
    16,770
    Total Downloaded
    1.13 MB
    Simple job, happy to assist .
    Can recommend an engine shop to hardness test and skim the head.
    MY08 TDV6 SE D3- permagrin ooh yeah
    2004 Jayco Freedom tin tent
    1998 Triumph Daytona T595
    1974 VW Kombi bus
    1958 Holden FC special sedan
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 5th August 2018, 05:07 PM #4
    Blknight.aus's Avatar
    Blknight.aus
    Blknight.aus is offline RoverLord Vendor
    Join Date
    Aug 2006
    Location
    Melbourn(ish)
    Posts
    26,497
    Total Downloaded
    0
    happy to lay on help if needed.
    Dave

    "In a Landrover the other vehicle is your crumple zone."

    For spelling call Rogets, for mechanicing call me.

    Fozzy, 2.25D SIII Ex DCA Ute
    Tdi autoManual d1 (gave it to the Mupion)
    Archaeoptersix 1990 6x6 dual cab(This things staying)


    If you've benefited from one or more of my posts please remember, your taxes paid for my skill sets, I'm just trying to make sure you get your monies worth.
    If you think you're in front on the deal, pay it forwards.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. 5th August 2018, 06:10 PM #5
    Tins's Avatar
    Tins
    Tins is offline LordRover Subscriber
    Join Date
    Sep 2010
    Location
    The Hills.
    Posts
    19,191
    Total Downloaded
    152.79 MB
    Mel, Mr bee utey and Mr loanrangie are correct, it's simple. But, if Dave ( Mr Blknight ) is offering, grab it. The man is a wizard. I wish I lived nearer to him.
    ​JayTee

    Nullus Anxietus

    Cancer is gender blind.

    2000 D2 TD5 Auto: Tins
    1994 D1 300TDi Manual: Dave
    1980 SIII Petrol Tray: Doris
    OKApotamus #74
    Nanocom, D2 TD5 only.​
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« Discovery 1 v8 viscous fan removal. | Wheels wont move when diff is engaged »

Tags for this Thread

Bookmarks

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules

Search AULRO.com ONLY!
 Search All the Web!