I don't think that it is too difficult to replace a
diesel head gasket. I did it in a Rabbit with only a
little difficulty. I am handy but do not consider
myself an able auto mechanic. If the head gasket is
blown chances are it is from overheating and the head
is warped too. This is not a big
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From: alex burton [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Monday, November 29, 2004 11:07 PM
Subject: [Biofuel] old diesel engine
Hello All
this is my first ever message ( Please forgive
my spelling.)
I have so far only used the single stage
, 2004 1:09 AM
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Subject: Re: [Biofuel] old diesel engine
Well, kinda correct. Different engines have different
configurations, but for a standard inline four stroke
engine here's how it is: The block has the cylinders
in it with the pistons running up and down inside
them
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Behalf Of Erik Lane
Sent: Wednesday, December 01, 2004 1:09 AM
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Subject: Re: [Biofuel] old diesel engine
Well, kinda correct. Different engines have different
configurations, but for a standard inline four stroke
this is my first ever message ( Please forgive my spelling.)
I have so far only used the single stage method but will in time start
the two stage method.
i have limited knowlage about diesel engines my first question is
rebuilding a diesel engine much different to rebuilding a
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From: alex burton [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Monday, November 29, 2004 8:07 PM
Subject: [Biofuel] old diesel engine
Hello All
this is my first ever message ( Please forgive my spelling.)
I have so far only used the single stage
The head gasket is a definite possibility, and I would
think with many engines the most likely one. It's also
possible for a cracked head or block to do that, or a
warped head. But those are luckily much less common.
And I know that on our Vanagon diesel there's an oil
cooler that uses engine
: alex burton [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, November 29, 2004 21:07
Subject: [Biofuel] old diesel engine
Hello All
this is my first ever message ( Please forgive my spelling.)
I have so far only used the single stage method but will in time start
the two
