Head gasket list

[Nathan1305]

So going to be doing the head gasket on the 106 and there's a small oil leak coming from it. I've got a list of the only things I can think of.

- Head gasket
- head studs
- cam belt
- water pump

Do I need anything else?

Thank you guys

[Piggy]

Head set...for other gaskets and seals etc

Coolant perhaps
Engine oil/filter

Check ya aux belt too...maybe worth doing

[lolsteve]

hheeellllooooooo did someone say headgasket

[Nathan1305]

Head set...for other gaskets and seals etc

Coolant perhaps
Engine oil/filter

Check ya aux belt too...maybe worth doing

Awesome do you think the head will need skimming?

hheeellllooooooo did someone say headgasket

Haha genuinely made me laugh

[Piggy]

Get it checked. If its not overheating and you remove it cold it should be fine though

[Nathan1305]

Get it checked. If its not overheating and you remove it cold it should be fine though

Yeah it's not over heating at all and only a tiny bit of Mayo and a bit smokey so it should be fixed with a new gasket and all the fluids drained and changed?

[306Dan]

I'd take it to an engineers to have it checked my local one doesn't charge for checking just skimming

[Nathan1305]

I'd take it to an engineers to have it checked my local one doesn't charge for checking just skimming

Cool there's a highly recommended garage by me so I'll take it there and get it checked out

[Norledge]

TBH those 8v TU's take a LOT of punishment, I've never NEEDED to get one skimmed, but if it's going to take some serious abuse it may be worth it.

I love these engines in these cars, I've managed a head gasket on one it 45 minutes before now (just ask Ruan!)

[Ruan]

Easiest head gasket change in the world...

But yeah, if it's been overheated badly it'll need a skim, if it's not overheated, you'll probably be OK!

[Nathan1305]

TBH those 8v TU's take a LOT of punishment, I've never NEEDED to get one skimmed, but if it's going to take some serious abuse it may be worth it.

I love these engines in these cars, I've managed a head gasket on one it 45 minutes before now (just ask Ruan!)

Easiest head gasket change in the world...

But yeah, if it's been overheated badly it'll need a skim, if it's not overheated, you'll probably be OK!

Awesome thanks guys yeah the temp sits just under half way even when giving it some so it should be fine, hopefully there's a thread on here or 106oc on how to change one, never attempted it before

[Norledge]

1. Unbolt exhaust manifold from head
2. Drain Coolant
3. Unplug Fuel Pipes/Wiring loom
4. Remove top Cambelt cover
5. Release cambelt tension
6. Undo headbolts

Literally that simple!

[Nathan1305]

1. Unbolt exhaust manifold from head
2. Drain Coolant
3. Unplug Fuel Pipes/Wiring loom
4. Remove top Cambelt cover
5. Release cambelt tension
6. Undo headbolts

Literally that simple!

Oh haha that's made this job a whole lot nicer. I think I'll enjoy doing this