Toyota Avensis 2.0D D4D Head Gasket

[power]

Hi all i am planing to buy a toyota avensis d4d on a 56 plate it losers water not that much ,Been told its the head gasket doesnt mix water and oil do you know any good mechnic etc to do the job cheers

[t-spiritpete]

Hi all i am planing to buy a toyota avensis d4d on a 56 plate it losers water not that much ,Been told its the head gasket doesnt mix water and oil do you know any good mechnic etc to do the job cheers

Hi mate, It's very big job on a later D4D which has a timing chain as the engine has to come out :o. A '56 plate will more than likely be of this type as even some '06 plates are timing chain as opposed to cam belt so get a quote before you buy, loads of £££££££££££££££ in a Toyota garage, £3k plus!!!! .. If it's not dirt cheap then steer clear of it. .

Regards ..... Pete.