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i am in the middle of changing my head gasket at the moment and i just got a few things i wanna check. first is what torgue setting do i need to set the bolts to and also how many miles do i need to run it in for and what is the max speed/revs i should go to, i have got to do a 600 mile round trip a fews days after and it is mainly motor way. any advise would be great (i don't wanna have to do this job again)
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 spaniel
Junior User  Location: margate Registered: 07 Dec 2009 Posts: 60 Status: Offline |
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 Posted 29th Dec 2009 at 22:51
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic  Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,839 Status: Offline |
Post #2
no need to run it in with just a new gasket, haynes manual has the torque settings for most things.________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 29th Dec 2009 at 22:56
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denwar
Regular  Location: falkirk Registered: 08 Dec 2008 Posts: 287 Status: Offline |
Post #3
bolts are as follows.. 1st time 35nm, 2nd time 70nm 3rd time 160 degrees. sorted.________________________________________ denwar |
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Posted 29th Dec 2009 at 23:39
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denwar
Regular Location: falkirk Registered: 08 Dec 2008 Posts: 287 Status: Offline |
Post #4
if its a digital torx wrench u are using, then after you have turned the bolts 160 degrees, it usually reads abot 122nm- 127 nm, if its not digital, then turn them 180degrees and leave it at that,just done mine with a triple layer steel gasket, and its spot on.________________________________________ denwar |
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Posted 29th Dec 2009 at 23:43
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spaniel
Junior User Location: margate Registered: 07 Dec 2009 Posts: 60 Status: Offline |
Post #5
cheers for that, i'm having a nother problem, i have tried to take the head off with the exhuast manifold still attached but it won't quite come out (it needs about 5mm more).if i take the manifold off first then it will be almost impossible to fit it again with the new gasket. the only thing i can see to do is to remove the top engine mount and move the engine a bit. how has everyone else got round this?? |
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Posted 30th Dec 2009 at 23:52
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jonnie205
Seasoned Pro Location: Bicester Registered: 10 Apr 2005 Posts: 4,146 Status: Offline |
Post #6
you wont remove the head with the manifold on without major hassle, take manifold off in the car, far easier in the long run |
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Posted 30th Dec 2009 at 23:57
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mechanical_repairs
Seasoned Pro  Location: leicester Registered: 10 Jan 2005 Posts: 12,122 Status: Offline |
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spaniel wrote: cheers for that, i'm having a nother problem, i have tried to take the head off with the exhuast manifold still attached but it won't quite come out (it needs about 5mm more). if i take the manifold off first then it will be almost impossible to fit it again with the new gasket. the only thing i can see to do is to remove the top engine mount and move the engine a bit. how has everyone else got round this?? A complete pain in the arse mate, remove the manifold first it is the best solution, they are not that bad to do. If you drop the engine mount be carefull of the inner cv joint getting crushed between the sump and subframe. Carl ________________________________________ C.G.Cars of Leicester, Peugeot/Citroen/Renault specialist Tel: 01162 624498/07799 405184 WWW.CGCARSLEICESTER.CO.UK36 narborough road south, Leicester LE3 2fn MOT station now open, tests £35 with a free retest. Recovery available with a recovery unit, for those not so local jobs Also offer the loan of a free courtesy car 306 dturbo |
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Posted 30th Dec 2009 at 23:58
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gti6-ginge
Regular  Location: Peterborough Registered: 04 Jun 2008 Posts: 320 Status: Offline |
Post #8
undo the manifold bolts and leave it attached to the front pipe/cat and leave it in the engine bay. remove the inlet maifold and then lift the cylinder head off. clean up the head and block face replace the head gasket. refit the head then refit the mainfolds. thats how i did my mates rallye and had no trouble removing or refiting the head or manifolds________________________________________ MY CAR WAS BUILT ON 17/03/2000 THATS A FRIDAY OH NO |
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Posted 30th Dec 2009 at 23:59
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spaniel
Junior User Location: margate Registered: 07 Dec 2009 Posts: 60 Status: Offline |
Post #9
i got it out by removing the engine mount and pulling it forward. it was definately easier than taking the manilfod off while on the car |
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Posted 31st Dec 2009 at 21:49
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rudolf
Seasoned Pro Location: Skelmersdale Registered: 07 Apr 2004 Posts: 2,769 Status: Offline |
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spaniel wrote: i got it out by removing the engine mount and pulling it forward. it was definately easier than taking the manilfod off while on the car I did it this way in 2004 as I was advised to do it on this forum. It was easier when the car was on axle stands but I nicked a driveshaft CV boot with the right front suspension arm. I fixed it with a blob of silicone and it's been fine since. ________________________________________ S Reg Diablo standardsSpec SORNEDR Reg Nile standard spec written off then repaired X Reg Astor in need of TLC R Reg Nile to restore Set of Lions to fit. |
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Posted 2nd Jan 2010 at 03:31
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mechanical_repairs
Seasoned Pro Location: leicester Registered: 10 Jan 2005 Posts: 12,122 Status: Offline |
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Just wait till you have to put the bugger back in. I have done a few this way but it was serious hard work compared.Carl ________________________________________ C.G.Cars of Leicester, Peugeot/Citroen/Renault specialist Tel: 01162 624498/07799 405184 WWW.CGCARSLEICESTER.CO.UK36 narborough road south, Leicester LE3 2fn MOT station now open, tests £35 with a free retest. Recovery available with a recovery unit, for those not so local jobs Also offer the loan of a free courtesy car 306 dturbo |
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Posted 2nd Jan 2010 at 01:47
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rudolf
Seasoned Pro Location: Skelmersdale Registered: 07 Apr 2004 Posts: 2,769 Status: Offline |
Post #12
mechanical_repairs wrote: Just wait till you have to put the bugger back in. I have done a few this way but it was serious hard work compared. Carl I know that now  but I managed it with my brother.________________________________________ S Reg Diablo standardsSpec SORNEDR Reg Nile standard spec written off then repaired X Reg Astor in need of TLC R Reg Nile to restore Set of Lions to fit. |
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Posted 2nd Jan 2010 at 03:33
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paulchin
Junior User Location: Bath, UK Registered: 20 Oct 2009 Posts: 57 Status: Offline |
Post #13
Now the head is off, surely the best thing would be to remove the exhaust manifold, re-attach it to the cat, then re-fit the head without?Sort of associated question - is there room to remove the 6 manifold from underneath the car (obviously without removing the head!)? I kind of assume so, but space looks pretty tight in there and the manifold is not small! |
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Posted 4th Jan 2010 at 17:28
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rudolf
Seasoned Pro Location: Skelmersdale Registered: 07 Apr 2004 Posts: 2,769 Status: Offline |
Post #14
paulchin wrote: Now the head is off, surely the best thing would be to remove the exhaust manifold, re-attach it to the cat, then re-fit the head without? Sort of associated question - is there room to remove the 6 manifold from underneath the car (obviously without removing the head!)? I kind of assume so, but space looks pretty tight in there and the manifold is not small! I think you would need to drop the subframe. ________________________________________ S Reg Diablo standardsSpec SORNEDR Reg Nile standard spec written off then repaired X Reg Astor in need of TLC R Reg Nile to restore Set of Lions to fit. |
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Posted 4th Jan 2010 at 19:30
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