new guy here that just bought a project. I have been driving a 1985 TD jetta for 14 years and have never had to do a head gasket. Project car is the same model and year but needs a head gasket and the injection pump installed and timed.
I have been reading for weeks and think I am ready to go but now the kids are sick and the project will have to wait a week or 2 more.
I am interested in suggestions and comments from you experienced folks. Any thoughts / recommendations you have will be appriciated. This will be a clean little runner when it is back together, I don't want to mess it up!
thanks
Oz
Double check to make sure you have everything disconnected before lifting the head. The turbo oil drain is one I always forget.
If you leave the turbo and manifolds attached to the head make sure you have a helper to help install the bloody thing. It's heavy and awkward
thanks, good advice.
i was planning on installing the head with everything already assembled. can it be done piece by piece? seems like that might be kind of tight.