andi4x4
Free Member
Hi Folks,
One for the mechanics here I think !
I need to remover the cylinder head from my Talbot 2.5TD to get some welding done on it, but, I am having trouble finding a head gasket set on 'Tinterweb - Parts are notoriously expensive on the Isle of man, particularly if you have to special order them.
So, I need a good reliable source for these sorts of parts that will do mail order or post out to me.
I may need a new/recon/good s/h head too, but, wont know till I get the old one off and check it, so, any advice on good sources of these too. It might also be useful to know which vehicles used this particular diesel engine ( someone mentioned Land Rovers ? ! ) as there may be a source on the island for a s/h head.
Obviously, if there is a major problem showing itself, once removed, then it will have to be replaced, but, otherwise, if nothing obvious, I will inspect it, get the obvious welding done, and refit it if it seems ok, but, will only really know once it has been refitted and the vehicle is back in use for a while.
Any advice warmly welcomed !
One for the mechanics here I think !
I need to remover the cylinder head from my Talbot 2.5TD to get some welding done on it, but, I am having trouble finding a head gasket set on 'Tinterweb - Parts are notoriously expensive on the Isle of man, particularly if you have to special order them.
So, I need a good reliable source for these sorts of parts that will do mail order or post out to me.
I may need a new/recon/good s/h head too, but, wont know till I get the old one off and check it, so, any advice on good sources of these too. It might also be useful to know which vehicles used this particular diesel engine ( someone mentioned Land Rovers ? ! ) as there may be a source on the island for a s/h head.
Obviously, if there is a major problem showing itself, once removed, then it will have to be replaced, but, otherwise, if nothing obvious, I will inspect it, get the obvious welding done, and refit it if it seems ok, but, will only really know once it has been refitted and the vehicle is back in use for a while.
Any advice warmly welcomed !