Head Gasket E300 TD 1997

[stevie3259]

Hi everyone, I am just going to change the headgasket on my E300 TD, I tried getting a Haines manual just to swat up on the torque/angle settings for bolts and also the chain tensioner, I have not looked at it yet but will start it on monday, the question I am posting is has anyone had any probs with changing the gasket ? and how do you de adjust the tensioner on timing chain, I have a megga prob I have not got use of a pc as I am in the libary using theires, I can try and check mon morning but it is a distance from my house, I will post an old mo no which if you can help with any of the questions you can text me and I will call you back so there will be no charge I hope there is someone out there who can help, I am on this computer till 3 oclock today so will keep an eye for any responces on the forum, my mo no is 07795292453 like I said this is a no I do not use but I have put the sim card in my phone in case I get any responces
Regards
Steve

 

[television]

The chain tensioner is automatic once the oil pressure builds up.

It is worth getting the head skimmed before re fitting, as this will save possible future problems.

Where in the UK are you

 

[stevie3259]

I am in the west mids, thanks for advise, also is head gasket failure quite common ?
Regards
Steve

 

[Parrot of Doom]

I've only read of one HG failure on this engine. Seems very rare. Mine is 197,000 miles and solid as a rock.

 

[stevie3259]

Head Gasket

Hi Malcolm
When I come to remove cam sprocket will I have to do anything to the tensioner I know you said it was fed by the oil presure, I do not want the chain to once removed and the tensioner to fully adjust out then not be able to retract it, on the jags you could put a nut on the cam wheel an hold it in the tensioned position before removing the bolts. Any suggestions appreciated. I will be starting it at about 10 ish so wont be able to check for replies but please feel free to call me and I will call you back
Regards
Steve

 

[television]

The chain can be tied to the sprockets with cable ties, the tensioner must be removed and re fitted after the head and chain are back on

I am not sure on the operation of this tensioner and if it can or must be re set

Can someone else help out here please

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