Chr1s · Apr 9, 2014

Evening all,
I'm nearing the point in my rebuild where I need to start ordering parts; but I have a dilemma... Do I buy the Britpart version of LDF500180COM (£344.63 incl VAT), or should I spend an extra ~£180 (£522 incl VAT) on the AMC Spanish version from Turners?

Alternatively, do any other companies supply complete cylinder heads?

Thank you,

Chris

jamesmartin · Apr 9, 2014

try err5027
https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&r...9oHACg&usg=AFQjCNFwVBk3FCNK0MVCD8K9-_P7jGwqqA

trax · Apr 9, 2014

not sure that's a complete one is it? you could always do bare with above or LDF500180

Chr1s · Apr 9, 2014

jamesmartin said:
try err5027
https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&r...9oHACg&usg=AFQjCNFwVBk3FCNK0MVCD8K9-_P7jGwqqA

Isn't that P/N superseded by LDF500180, with improved waterways in the newer P/N?

Chr1s · Apr 9, 2014

trax said:
not sure that's a complete one is it? you could always do bare with above or LDF500180

The problem with bare is that I then have to buy all of the parts and find someone to assemble it, which I'm guessing will cost more than buying a complete head?

jamesmartin · Apr 9, 2014

Chr1s said:
Isn't that P/N superseded by LDF500180, with improved waterways in the newer P/N?

supposedly but there was never an issue with original one ,head gaskets only went with cooling system issue not weak head

Chr1s · Apr 9, 2014

Looks like ERR507COM is the same price as the newer P/N:

Cylinder Head 300Tdi Def Ds1 Rrc - Land Rover Part ERR5027COM

jamesmartin · Apr 9, 2014

whichever is the best price then ,as i said there was never a head issue like some engines

Chr1s · Apr 9, 2014

jamesmartin said:
whichever is the best price then ,as i said there was never a head issue like some engines

Great, thanks. So no problem with the Britpart version then?

jamesmartin · Apr 9, 2014

Chr1s said:
Great, thanks. So no problem with the Britpart version then?

no ive fitted hundreds,though you run a slight risk with any new part even genuine , have you found cause of failure ie poor rad ,low coolant etc

Chr1s · Apr 9, 2014

jamesmartin said:
no ive fitted hundreds,though you run a slight risk with any new part even genuine , have you found cause of failure ie poor rad ,low coolant etc

The only damage I've found so far is the melted piston, scored bore, cooked injectors and melted head gasket. Coolant level was ok, rad appears fine and turbo came back with no problems.

The engine was smoking for a while before it went pop; actually since the inlet manifold gasket failed, so my only other thought is that I might have put too much oil in when I topped up after the leaky gasket.

I'm still slightly nervous about not knowing the exact cause, but I'm replacing as much as possible in hope of covering all possible issues!

jamesmartin · Apr 9, 2014

check rad all over core for even temp when running again ,depends on whether piston damage is overheating or poor injector cause

Chr1s · Apr 9, 2014

jamesmartin said:
check rad all over core for even temp when running again ,depends on whether piston damage is overheating or poor injector cause

Will do, thanks!

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