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Engine Specific Info and Questions => IDI Engine => Topic started by: AllanJetta on October 27, 2006, 02:06:28 am

Title: Mechanical head to hydraulic engine? 1.6TD
Post by: AllanJetta on October 27, 2006, 02:06:28 am

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?

Title: Mechanical head to hydraulic engine? 1.6TD
Post by: myke_w on October 27, 2006, 06:15:12 am

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?

Title: Mechanical head to hydraulic engine? 1.6TD
Post by: johnka on October 28, 2006, 10:22:07 am

I, ve done that on my engine, and it works great, 0 problems  :D

Title: Mechanical head to hydraulic engine? 1.6TD
Post by: burn_your_money on October 28, 2006, 11:50:43 am

Want to trade? I have a spare hydro and need a solid lifter