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hmmwv

Member Since: 06 Oct 2020
Location: Germany
Posts: 13

Help need changing a head gasket in Utah, USA

Hi,

I'm currently stranded in Moab, Utah, with a blown head gasket (300tdi) and can't find a mechanic that's willing to lend me a hand.

Any members around from that area that would be willing to help by any chance?

Cheers,

26th May 2023 2:14am

geobloke

Member Since: 06 Nov 2012
Location: Nottinghamshire
Posts: 4410

Start with the Land Rover club Utah . net and there are a few clubs on Facebook. They will know who can be trusted with a Defender.

What sort of help do you need? Can you DIY it or do you need a mechanic? The 300tdi is a pretty simple engine to work on. For local(ish) advice on the 300tdi drop Mike at Britannica Restorations a line. He is up in Canada, so within a few time zones of you and there isn't much he does not know about the 300tdi. He has done many YouTube videos on the subject.

Best I can do I am afraid. Good luck.

26th May 2023 6:58am

Caterham

Member Since: 06 Nov 2008
Location: Birmingham
Posts: 6300

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey

as noted above - quite a simple engine.
Even I have managed to remove and refit on over head valve engine - and its still worked.

I am Mr Average - so chances are you'll be fine (assuming you have the limited number of tools available to you).
good luck

26th May 2023 12:48pm

hmmwv

Member Since: 06 Oct 2020
Location: Germany
Posts: 13

Thx for the answers guys.
I agree that the 300tdi is an easy engine to work on, but for some reasons the mechanics here disagree. One flat out told me that he has worked on them before and it's out of his league. They're way fiddly...

Most of the other workshops don't have time to slot me in...

I've also asked a club, but I haven't heard back other than they're asking around. There don't seem too many defendersoin this area.

I could have done it myself, but a) it's not really a job I want to do on a campsite, b) i have no means to properly check the head. So I could put the gasket in but it might fail again and maybe the next time when I'm in a really remote area like the Yukon or whatever.

Anyway, after someone proposed it in a Facebook group, I've decided to rent a U-Haul truck with trailer (lots cheaper than having the truck towed) and I'll head to Salt Lake City, where there's a proper workshop specializing in Defenders.

Now I just hope the spare parts arrive in time, as LRdirect did not manage to ship them before the long weekend

27th May 2023 12:50am

geobloke

Member Since: 06 Nov 2012
Location: Nottinghamshire
Posts: 4410

Well I am glad you now have a workable plan

Pity about the bits, but at least you get to spend some quality time in Salt Lake City

Loads to do there for the weekend I am sure.

27th May 2023 8:12am

LR90XS2011

Member Since: 05 Apr 2011
Location: bickenhill
Posts: 3645

2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Galway Green

good luck DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,

I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy

27th May 2023 7:05pm

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