Has anyone done a head gasket on a 1.9td ?
How hard is it ? Would a novice like me be able to do it with a good how-to guide ?
Not sure if it needs doing yet but just thinking ahead
Also once done how would it affect power and mpg ?
D8 Head Gasket Change
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D8 Head Gasket Change
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steve_earwig
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Re: D8 Head Gasket Change
gumby6371 wrote:Has anyone done a head gasket on a 1.9td ? Errr, no
How hard is it ? Not too hard compared to, say, an HDi. Would a novice like me be able to do it with a good how-to guide ? Yes, if you can find one (there's always Haynes)
Not sure if it needs doing yet but just thinking ahead
Also once done how would it affect power and mpg ? Depends if it actually needs doing.
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Gary406
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Re: D8 Head Gasket Change
leave it till it goes, it would be very silly changing it if its not going to go.... 
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Re: D8 Head Gasket Change
ive changed a few head gaskets on those xud engines and id say dont do it unless you know what your doing.
you will only regret taking it apart wen somthing goes wrong,
but if it doesnt need doing then leave it be.
you will only regret taking it apart wen somthing goes wrong,
but if it doesnt need doing then leave it be.
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"Understeer" is when you hit the fence with the front of the car.
"Oversteer" is when you hit the fence with the rear of the car.
"Horsepower" is how fast you hit the fence.
"Torque" is how far you take the fence with you.
"Understeer" is when you hit the fence with the front of the car.
"Oversteer" is when you hit the fence with the rear of the car.
"Horsepower" is how fast you hit the fence.
"Torque" is how far you take the fence with you.
Re: D8 Head Gasket Change
If it aint BROKE fix it til it IS... 
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