Head off, big job?

  1. Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 129
    #1
    Got an oil leak on the head with this phucking Saxo, it's not mega though which is some consolation. No doubt it will get progressively worse..

    Just wondering what kind of job it is or whether to send it off to my local indy depending on cost.
  2. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2009 Dorking,Surrey,M25 J9 Posts: 2616 Static -80mm Peugeot 405
    #2
    Is it 8v or 16v?
  3. Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 129
    #3
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by KrisB View Post
    Is it 8v or 16v?
    My bad.... 8v diesel.
  4. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2009 Dorking,Surrey,M25 J9 Posts: 2616 Static -80mm Peugeot 405
    #4
    They're not actually that bad. Will obviously need a head skim and pressure test though.
  5. Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 129
    #5
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by KrisB View Post
    They're not actually that bad. Will obviously need a head skim and pressure test though.
    Really? Even though it's just repairing an oil leak, nothings boiled thankfully!
  6. Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 212
    #6
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by billpine View Post
    Really? Even though it's just repairing an oil leak, nothings boiled thankfully!
    It should be fine,i love doing them done a few now on different saxo/106's not done any 16v's though.
    Done one for a mate needed as cheap as possible so we didnt have it skimmed even though it had been overheating but it was fine.
    There easy if you know the basic's obviously the timing belt has to come off,id time the engine 1st then take the head off,once all ready and belt on turn over x2 revolutions by hand and check for any tight spot's if all ok then it will be cool to start with the key.
    Also check waterpump when timing belt off for play etc.
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