1996 2.5td 4x4 - Restoration Project

[cutlass]

please - say me what that "40 quid"? on my bongo "compression pressure" apr 29-31 kgs\sm2 (apr 30 bar)
and - you may finde only two "repair size" of pistons and ring +0.25, +0.5mm......but it is "chines aftermarket parts" - it must check carefully!

[haydn callow]

No ... not the same....skimming is taking the head to a engineering shop and having a bit machined off......decking is done with a piece of plate glass, engineers blue and cutting compound. Done in situ...do a search on here and there have been a couple of posts. I think that’s right but never actually done one myself.

[haydn callow]

Just searched.....decking the block......it’s all there....Simon Jones is the man to consult.

[teenmal]

This is decking the Block, using emery or similar method is merely cleaning the surface.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Arv03lKIKBs


Take Care

[Bob]

That's the great value of this Forum.

Plus the friends, great Meets, the helping hands...

[teenmal]

If you are removing the head it is normal practice to time the engine (cam belt ) After the head has been Fitted.

Take care.

[cutlass]

look that

and NOTE- on "chines head" you must use "old pimp" from old head

[cutlass]

I hard translate-sorry/// I talk about - new head have t-piece - it is for non-turbo engine, you need use 4-piece tube

[teenmal]

If you are removing the head it is normal practice to time the engine (cam belt ) After the head has been Fitted.

Take care.

I think you missed my point, my experience tells me to place it a 'timed' position for removal to save the need to turn anything once belt has been removed... sorted now, I found the 24mm spanner seat on the cam to help move it round

Don't think so, after you remove the head you will be turning the engine to do the crowns, also the new head will be in a different position.
But it looks like you know something I don't.

Take Care and good luck.

[cutlass]

NOTE! on "new chines head" be leak valves, be wery bad "valves sealer" - you must decide it befor install it!!!

[g8dhe]

This is a common place for the cracks to occur;

[cutlass]

if it possible - do "pressure test" again https://youtu.be/jWakwJCO7NI

[cutlass]

"why block them on the gasket?, see photo... any idea's?" - I had that question too when replace head///// nobody say me "real ideas" why it do too///
I crush my bongo I think - "insurance agent" will say me - "It is total///"

[TheLongRoad]

Oh no, sorry sight. Hope you are not hurt, just shows how strong the Bongo is as the damage to the other car is extensive.

[Bob]

Oh no!

What rotten luck.