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In addition to this problem how much can be skimmed of the valve seats. Thanks, Brinks.

Hi everybody, hope someone can throw some light on this problem. I have a 1997 disco 300 TDI with head gasket blown. I have had the head skimmed but they have had to take off 18thou to get it flat. Now I am concerned that the valves will clout the pistons. Does anyone know how much clearance...

Thanks discomania for the quick response, I will cut off the melted part as you suggest. I couldnt see where they were going to but if they just breath, no problem. I will ignore the sensor as you say as the EGR has already been blocked off. Thanks again. Brinks

Hi everyboby, I have a 1997 Disco 2.5 300 TDI. I have just taken the head off because the gasket blew and its being skimmed. I noticed a sensor screwed into the top of the cylinder head near the manifold which I think is the coolant temperature sensor. Can anyone tell me what happens when it...

Cheers biglad, I fitted it and it seems fine, hardly any change in tone. Thanks for your help. Brinks.

Thanks for your quick reply biglad, I just wondered if it would cause early failier of other parts, maybe turbo. also is it a lot louder with only one silencer. Brinks

Hi everybody, i'm new on this great forum but I also have a problem. I have a 1997 Discovery 300 TDI. I removed the cat about twelve months ago but now I need to renew the rest of the system. I have just received a new centre and tail section from Paddocks, but the centre section is just a...