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Tommyharris



Member Since: 20 Mar 2018
Location: Bristol
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2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Santorini Black
Gasket advice
Evening chaps,

Can anyone recommend a brand for a good quality gasket set for my 300tdi. I'm also in the process of changing the head gasket, timing belt etc.

Looking for a quality brand as the old girl has to be reliable.

Also any hints and tips would be useful as I know your advice is golden!

Enjoy your Sunday chaps

Regards tom
Post #737061 27th Oct 2018 4:03pm
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dailysleaze



Member Since: 23 May 2013
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I would buy the gaskets individually to ensure I was getting OEM or genuine where affordable. Gasket sets have a habit of having varying quality items within the set and are sometimes missing specific items.

For the head gasket, go MLS (metal) such as Victor Reinz, rather a composite one. Dayco for the timing belt
Post #737062 27th Oct 2018 4:09pm
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landy andy



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Get your gaskets from Turners would be my advice. They build engines, so know their stuff.
Post #737067 27th Oct 2018 4:22pm
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Tommyharris



Member Since: 20 Mar 2018
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I shall google the above thank you chaps
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NickMc



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The metal gaskets seem to be better I find. But you can’t really go wrong with Victor Reinz brand very good quality.
Post #737113 27th Oct 2018 8:07pm
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oneten110



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Surprisingly, genuine gaskets were really good value at one time. Don't know if it is still the case.
Post #737144 28th Oct 2018 6:36am
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Tommyharris



Member Since: 20 Mar 2018
Location: Bristol
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2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Santorini Black
Gaskets ordered chaps from turners in the end!

with Christmas looming I'm very tempted to complete this mini rebuild with the big turbo and inter cooler I keep seeing on these fancy sites. Still say the 300 is a better engine than my puma though

Anyway any tips on anything I can do while head is off is welcome

Regards
Post #738796 5th Nov 2018 4:30pm
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tolley



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P gasket ,injectors , glow plugs
Post #738848 5th Nov 2018 7:20pm
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Tommyharris



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Location: Bristol
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Yep, have p gasket and glow plugs.

How come injectors?? I have heard a fresh set works wonders but the old gorl was running ok?
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tolley



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just if there out might be worth getting them check , but if running ok then .
Post #738896 5th Nov 2018 9:39pm
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