8{|>

New Member

• Apr 1, 2006

• #21

remove the pressure switch and replace it with a pressure guage. Start the engine and watch the guage. If it's as 8inaVee says you will see a distinct increase in pressure.

 

helpme

Active Member

• Apr 1, 2006

• #22

take it to which ever garage you use and ask them 20 minutes and it will be done

 

Lenny1969

New Member

• Apr 1, 2006

• #23

Set fire to it, claim on insurance,sorted.


Only jokin James.

 

8{|>

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• Apr 1, 2006

• #24

Normal oil pressure is 25~55psi
Engine compression ~ 280 psi

 

James

Active Member

• Apr 1, 2006

• #25

mmm thanks lenny.

Justlooked at the switch again, it does work, I shoted it this time to the engin earth and all was fine, it lights up.

I then poped the oil filler cap again to find it this time not just looking like a steam train sounding like on too.

Its all falling apart on me!

 

8{|>

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• Apr 1, 2006

• #26

eightinavee said:

Head gasket blown on number 4 cyl into pushrod holes,dont keep driving it or it will end up running away on its own engine oil.

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Sounds more & more likely - get a new head gasket

 

James

Active Member

• Apr 1, 2006

• #27

Its looking that way, how do I know if the head is ok?

 

helpme

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• Apr 1, 2006

• #28

8{|> said:

Sounds more & more likely - get a new head gasket

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for the first time i agree with prince

 

James

Active Member

• Apr 1, 2006

• #29

any more votes for head gasket?

(how do I know if the head is ok?) please.


Thanks for the very quick replies and help, I am working on it at my parents and did not want ot just drive it home. Looke like they mayhave a visitor on there drive for this week!

 

helpme

Active Member

• Apr 1, 2006

• #30

a compression test is what you will need to have done

 

James

Active Member

• Apr 1, 2006

• #31

is it best to do that befor or after the new gasket?

 

helpme

Active Member

• Apr 1, 2006

• #32

befor just to make sure your head has gone

 

8{|>

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• Apr 1, 2006

• #33

When you remove the head you will see if theres any damage to the gasket or tracking across the block or head. If there's nothing obvious soak the head in a bath of diesel so that its all cleaned up. Then give it a good visual check for cracks or scoring. While the heads off check the cylinder bores etc etc.

Although possible it's unlikely that the head has failed the 200tdi is a tough & reliable unit.

 

James

Active Member

• Apr 1, 2006

• #34

how expensive are compresion testers to buy?

 

8{|>

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• Apr 1, 2006

• #35

James said:

how expensive are compresion testers to buy?

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oil pressure guage £30 to £50

Compression testers - dunno -

 

8{|>

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• Apr 1, 2006

• #36

Google says diesel compression testers about £200

 

yella

New Member

• Apr 1, 2006

• #37

eight is spot on, this is a common problem with the 200tdi engine, does it spit the steam from the rear of the engine

 

yella

New Member

• Apr 1, 2006

• #38

have the headgasket done and you will have solved your problem

 

James

Active Member

• Apr 1, 2006

• #39

Hi yella wondered where you were.

Yes there is steam from the rear (bulkhead end)

 

yella

New Member

• Apr 1, 2006

• #40

then it is deffo head gasket mate, sorry to be the bearer of bad news but thats yer problem mate