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Hi can anybody give me any advice on the best way to change the cylinder head+gasket as iv never done this before and heard it can be tricky Thanks, rowan
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 rthorne
Junior User  Location: gwynedd Registered: 09 Aug 2010 Posts: 56 Status: Offline |
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 Posted 2nd Feb 2011 at 01:08
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stan_306gti6
Forum Admin Location: Kent Registered: 18 Jan 2004 Posts: 21,768 Status: Offline |
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rthorne wrote: Hi can anybody give me any advice on the best way to change the cylinder head+gasket as iv never done this before and heard it can be tricky Thanks, rowan To be honest, if you've never done it before, and your not 100% sure what you are doing, leave it to someone that is. No offence intended, but if you haven't got the knowledge, you could well end up doing more harm than good, plus you will need an extensive set of tools to be able to complete the task. Stan. ________________________________________ "Supercharged - 454.1bhp/317.5lb/ft"Peugeot 306 GTi-6 2000 (X), Moonstone  |
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Posted 2nd Feb 2011 at 03:50
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manthos
Seasoned Pro  Location: Norwich Registered: 29 Apr 2009 Posts: 1,966 Status: Offline |
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true +1how are you stan? ________________________________________ Team SUPERCHARGED I LIVE FOR THE 306 Old Project thread Clicky: [url =http://www.306gti6.com]click here[/url] remove the space between [url = |
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Posted 2nd Feb 2011 at 03:52
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stan_306gti6
Forum Admin Location: Kent Registered: 18 Jan 2004 Posts: 21,768 Status: Offline |
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manthos wrote: true +1 how are you stan? I am all good mate, I trust your keeping well.  ________________________________________ "Supercharged - 454.1bhp/317.5lb/ft"Peugeot 306 GTi-6 2000 (X), Moonstone |
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Posted 2nd Feb 2011 at 12:59
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rikky
🦔 Location: cheshire Registered: 28 Feb 2004 Posts: 26,796 Status: Offline |
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stanit's "you're"   yep you'll need an arsenal of tools that's for sure. i thought everyone who owns a 306 has a decent set now though considering how often they break? ________________________________________ 306 rallye reproduction decals (full sets/individual decals) | 306 b-pillar textured vinyl weatherstrips306 slam panel esso stickers | 306 yellow / orange / pension fund red side door badges gti6 inlet manifold badges | 306 rear boot badges (p2/p3) winner of Extraction of toys from prams with outstanding vigour award 2009 [source: gti6 owners club] |
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Posted 2nd Feb 2011 at 14:47
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rthorne
Junior User Location: gwynedd Registered: 09 Aug 2010 Posts: 56 Status: Offline |
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What size socket do I need to remove the head , what to use to get the old gasket off without scratching the block ? ________________________________________ Moonstone gti6 |
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Posted 2nd Feb 2011 at 16:08
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rikky
🦔 Location: cheshire Registered: 28 Feb 2004 Posts: 26,796 Status: Offline |
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you need a rail of large torx sockets really cos there's torx heads everywhere so makes more sense having them all. the gasket's a 3-layer one and will just lift off easily, no scraping etc________________________________________ 306 rallye reproduction decals (full sets/individual decals) | 306 b-pillar textured vinyl weatherstrips306 slam panel esso stickers | 306 yellow / orange / pension fund red side door badges gti6 inlet manifold badges | 306 rear boot badges (p2/p3) winner of Extraction of toys from prams with outstanding vigour award 2009 [source: gti6 owners club] |
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Posted 2nd Feb 2011 at 16:12
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rthorne
Junior User Location: gwynedd Registered: 09 Aug 2010 Posts: 56 Status: Offline |
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Then put new gasket on and head on then torque it down ________________________________________ Moonstone gti6 |
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Posted 2nd Feb 2011 at 19:27
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rikky
🦔 Location: cheshire Registered: 28 Feb 2004 Posts: 26,796 Status: Offline |
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not before getting the head checked for tolerance and possibly skimmed. and obviously then the engine needs timing up and new cambelt etc fittedi would get someone to help you first time round, it'll be daunting if you haven't done it before are you fairly handy with spanners? ________________________________________ 306 rallye reproduction decals (full sets/individual decals) | 306 b-pillar textured vinyl weatherstrips306 slam panel esso stickers | 306 yellow / orange / pension fund red side door badges gti6 inlet manifold badges | 306 rear boot badges (p2/p3) winner of Extraction of toys from prams with outstanding vigour award 2009 [source: gti6 owners club] |
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Posted 2nd Feb 2011 at 19:36
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rthorne
Junior User Location: gwynedd Registered: 09 Aug 2010 Posts: 56 Status: Offline |
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The head wil be fine it's coming from Richard at pugplus so won't need testing should be fine And yeah quite handy with a spanner it seems quite easy to do but jus wanted a few tips on how not to go wrong ________________________________________ Moonstone gti6 |
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Posted 2nd Feb 2011 at 21:45
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic  Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,838 Status: Offline |
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always needs checking unless its already been checked.________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 2nd Feb 2011 at 22:24
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rthorne
Junior User Location: gwynedd Registered: 09 Aug 2010 Posts: 56 Status: Offline |
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How much does this usually cost to be tested ? ________________________________________ Moonstone gti6 |
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Posted 2nd Feb 2011 at 23:24
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ryangti6
Seasoned Pro  Location: Pontypool Registered: 01 Sep 2006 Posts: 1,839 Status: Offline |
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Definitly get it checked, its false economy not to especially with a head you never saw running.Places vary on cost quite a lot when I rang around. The best price I got was £70 iirc and that was to skim and pressure test a head, it'll be less if you dont need a skim. ________________________________________ Ryan |
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Posted 2nd Feb 2011 at 23:50
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rthorne
Junior User Location: gwynedd Registered: 09 Aug 2010 Posts: 56 Status: Offline |
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Spoke to the guy who I'm buying it off he wil make sure everything is tip-top as it is stil i'n the car + running if this is the case wil it be ok to put i'n mine ? ________________________________________ Moonstone gti6 |
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Posted 3rd Feb 2011 at 00:00
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,838 Status: Offline |
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you never know.________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 3rd Feb 2011 at 00:02
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ryangti6
Seasoned Pro Location: Pontypool Registered: 01 Sep 2006 Posts: 1,839 Status: Offline |
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rthorne wrote: Spoke to the guy who I'm buying it off he wil make sure everything is tip-top as it is stil i'n the car + running if this is the case wil it be ok to put i'n mine ? Why take the chance? When you are doing such a big job it's something you only want to do once. I would never fit one I havnt personally heard isnt a tapper myself but at least have an engineer check it over, then you know it's all good. ________________________________________ Ryan |
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Posted 3rd Feb 2011 at 00:07
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daveyboy
aka Jim Davey  Location: Southampton Registered: 01 Oct 2007 Posts: 8,648 Status: Offline |
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You will, need new stretch bolts, something to clean the block deck (scotchbrite and diesel work well), a decent torque wrench for doing the head up, spanners/sockets/allen keys for the inlet and exhaust manifolds. And some 6mm and 8mm drill bits to time up the head before you put it back on. Plus you will then need a cambelt tension checking tool. Basicly more kit than its worth buying to do the job once as I've just rattled off the best part of £300 worth without head, bolts and gasket.________________________________________ R H Davey Welding Supplies. I sell new and used welding equipment in the Hampshire area. I take on welding jobs in the evenings, ally casting repairs are one of my specialities but I can weld pretty much anything. PM me with your requirements.Some of my services: (See my for sale threads) Engine mount/chassis repair Solid Beam Mounts BACK IN PRODUCTION Harness bars |
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Posted 3rd Feb 2011 at 00:11
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rthorne
Junior User Location: gwynedd Registered: 09 Aug 2010 Posts: 56 Status: Offline |
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If I take it to a head specialist would they check it and put it all i'n and time it up if so how much would that be ?________________________________________ Moonstone gti6 |
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Posted 3rd Feb 2011 at 00:31
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daveyboy
aka Jim Davey Location: Southampton Registered: 01 Oct 2007 Posts: 8,648 Status: Offline |
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Ring one and get a quote, but expect it to be around the £3-400 mark.________________________________________ R H Davey Welding Supplies. I sell new and used welding equipment in the Hampshire area. I take on welding jobs in the evenings, ally casting repairs are one of my specialities but I can weld pretty much anything. PM me with your requirements.Some of my services: (See my for sale threads) Engine mount/chassis repair Solid Beam Mounts BACK IN PRODUCTION Harness bars |
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Posted 3rd Feb 2011 at 01:17
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