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[JamesV6CDX]

[X30XE]

Get some wd40 on those cams 

[STEMO]

Not too much work lately. Been busy with medical appointments and such and the weather has been grim.

I noticed that the no5 glow plug was broken off (not my doing) - that'll account for why I've always had a "glow device" fault code, then!

This has confirmed my decision to pull the head off, having got this far, as I will also sort this out at the same time and fit a set of 6 new glow plugs.

I bought a locking kit for this engine. It's simply a case of locking the flywheel at TDC using a pin (I say simply, it's a bastard to locate it!) - and then fitting a tool over the cams to which must sit flush with the head. You can then remove the top chain guide, rotate the exhaust camshaft carefully clockwise a small amount to release tension, and insert another pin into the tensioner in order to lock it off.

Here we are with the sprockets off, and camshafts out:

No time for that, James, get on with the car. 

[JamesV6CDX]

Get some wd40 on those cams 

I'll give them a good clean up over the weekend

STEMO, sometimes, a man has needs 

[Andy H]

Get some wd40 on those cams 

I'll give them a good clean up over the weekend

STEMO, sometimes, a man has needs 

It isn't a clean they need - they need industrial strength rust protection.

[Andy H]

Are those bearing caps numbered? or otherwise marked so that they go back in their original locations?

[JamesV6CDX]

Are those bearing caps numbered? or otherwise marked so that they go back in their original locations?

Of course

Caps are all marked A for Exhaust, and E for Inlet, and number 1 onwards, from the timing chain end.

It's essential they go back in their original places / rotation

You say industrial rust protection - what you can see, wipes off with an oily rag. A quick clean up and they will be fine, especially once back in action.

I am however going to paint them in clean engine oil or similar to protect them, whilst the car is apart.

[aaronjb]

Apparently this stuff is ideal for rust protection, James: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/112175365860

Haven't tried it (yet) myself but intend to get some for the lathes that are sat out in the garage.

[Kevin Wood]

Best thing to do with cams while they're out of the car is oil / WD40 them and wrap them in greaseproof paper or cling film. You don't want surface rust to damage the thin hardened surface as they will then wear rapidly.

[JamesV6CDX]

Thanks chaps will do

Broken off glow plug is proving a mare 

[Sir Tigger KC]

Get it running quickly James, as there's talk of a generous scrappage scheme for older diesels! 

[JamesV6CDX]

Get it running quickly James, as there's talk of a generous scrappage scheme for older diesels! 

They can prise the keys to my 20mpg Omega, and sooty old straight 6 diesel, from my cold dead fingers 

Went to machine shop with the head today.

£250 to extract the glow plugs with 80% success rate. One came out ok. One was already broken clean off before I touched it. And the other 4 just span by hand and the hex nuts broken from the plug at the base

Someone's been in there before

Alternatively found a head with 30day guarantee from a low mileage 2002 model for £120 

[Doctor Gollum]

Only one outcome there then...

[Sir Tigger KC]

Only one outcome there then...

Yeah scrappage! 

Given that I paid £900 for my 530d, I'm going to be watching developments on any scrappage scheme for old diesels with interest! 

Other than that though I've no plans to get rid. Which is why I'm following Jame's thread with interest! 

[JamesV6CDX]

Only one outcome there then...

Agreed mate, it's on order