davyd8899 Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 silly question i know but is it possible to put a head gacket on upside down on a disco 300tdi???? if it is what would happen with the engine running?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 You would have a leak in either the left hand front or back corners (can't remember which). the block has an angle in one corner that matches the gasket. I think everything else lines up though. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davyd8899 Posted February 4, 2012 Author Share Posted February 4, 2012 would it push oil through the exhaust?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Don't think so - oil delivery is on the opposite side if I remember right - same as the 200TDi. I have to say that I've not put a head gasket on the wrong way though Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davyd8899 Posted February 4, 2012 Author Share Posted February 4, 2012 http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f8/300-tdi-new-head-no-compession-120969-2.html i think i just have :wacko: :wacko: :blush: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moose Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 yep you can put the gasket on upside down and the engine will run fine...... But..... the main oil feed to the top of the engine is at the front drivers side and if the gasket is on upside down this will NOT be sealed between the head and the deck. result is very quickly the engine will pump oil out over every thing in the engine bay I have done lots of head gaskets can do them on 200's and 300's in my sleep but that one day working with a mate who also knows what he's doing we some how managed to install the gasket upside down and button every thing up with noticing. But if you have done this you will notice very soon when you start it and then you will have go and look for the spill kit..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davyd8899 Posted February 5, 2012 Author Share Posted February 5, 2012 problem finally solved!! i bought a new oil drain pipe and err................................. left the plastic bung in it!!!!!!!!! cue riotous laughter and lots of YOU MUPPET!!!...................................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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