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• Mechanical head to hydraulic engine? 1.6TD by AllanJetta on 27 Oct, 2006 02:06
• Can I use mechanical head on what used to be hydraulic head engine? Hydraulic head is broken and I can't get new one where I am or at least with good price. What else needs to be replaced when I want to make that swap?
• #1 by myke_w on 27 Oct, 2006 06:15
• I've done this, you basically need to have machine shop make a flat plug that fits in the oil return hole on the front of the block.. it has to be level with the deck. Then use a mechanical headgasket and slap your head on.
  
  What is the problem with your hydraulic head?
• #2 by johnka on 28 Oct, 2006 10:22
• I, ve done that on my engine, and it works great, 0 problems  
• #3 by burn_your_money on 28 Oct, 2006 11:50
• Want to trade? I have a spare hydro and need a solid lifter