1.9 TD Headgaskets...

KP · Unread post by KP » 04 Sep 2006, 11:45

Ive just reailised that

Are they really needed though or is it a case of they have done 190k so they need to be binned when they come off due to being under such high tension for 12years??

Unread post by **RichardW** » 04 Sep 2006, 12:33

No, they're stretch bolts that deform plastically when tightened - in theory you can use them again if they're not too long - but do you really want to take the head off again 8) I guess they allow a more consistent clamping force on the headgasket without the need for re-torquing etc. It's very odd when you do them up and they continue to turn without getting any tighter....

KP · Unread post by KP » 04 Sep 2006, 13:05

Ah thats cool

Ill order them from GSf. wonder what i can use the old ones for then, maybe holding some wooden seating together or such like \\:D/

KP · Unread post by KP » 04 Sep 2006, 17:59

Anyway to tell what engine code my engine is without the car infront of me at all??

GSF didnt have the thicker repair gasket instock so i got the 2 notch and can take it back if needed for an exchange

f00lzz · Unread post by **f00lzz** » 04 Sep 2006, 19:20

KP · Unread post by KP » 04 Sep 2006, 21:45

Thanks Fools :p

The fella said it was quite rare for them to be thicker ones needed as its it not blown badly he reckons id get away with it but ill check the old one out