engine rebuild

[tdi-man]

heads come of today

water pump had a leak so new one will be going in any way.

Blocks ok so new rings / shells / etc oil pump

recon head


question is when putting together is it ok to use gasket sealant on inlet manifold and turbo manifold as well as the gaskets ?


thanks

 

[Lewis583]

You shouldn't need to assuming new gaskets are used

 

[NHN]

Exactly, just use new gaskets all round.

 

[tdi-man]

ok cool thought id ask as like a nice seal .

all new gaskets and seals are to b used .

thanks

 

[NHN]

"Be"

 

[tdi-man]

thinking of fitting a oil can can any advice ?

 

[NHN]

Fitting a oil can can, what exactly is that?

 

[tdi-man]

oil catch can .

 

[NHN]

Typo then.

Yes, advice is, dont vent to air, check Allard.

 

[bigal23]

Why not vent to air? Apart from being illegal

 

[NHN]

& thats not a good enough reason for you?

 

[autolatry]

Fitting a oil can can, what exactly is that?

 

[tdi-man]

The good news is my bottom end is fine

The Bad news is the head has cracked where the glow plugs come out

and its a C in the part number

 

[autolatry]

Are you doing the work yourself?

 

[tdi-man]

no