Quote Originally Posted by posscakes
thanks brackie located the tab no worries could've almost read the part number if it were printed the the same way as the picture in the bentley.
got a 3 notch head gasket, a gasket kit, head bolt, and timing belt on order. will get some some cups to keep dirt out. got to get gasket sealant.
Goodo.. Things are moving. Don't use any gasket sealant on the head gasket, will you ?

are there any specific tools required for the job ie to lock the ip
If you have access to a lathe you can make a locking pin. It's really just like a bolt with the shaft turned down to a smaller diameter. The "fat" part fits in the ip sprocket and the "thin" part into the block. I'll search mine out and measure the diameters for you. It's home made but it does the job.
and cam shaft,
I made a plate out of a piece of mild steel. I ground it down until it was a tight fit into the slot in the end of the camshaft and I gently tap it in. Works a treat.

tension the timing belt
No secrets there. Just like a petrol belt.

etc ive read a few conflicting articles...
And you will! They scare a lot of people off diesels.

A couple of hints.
* line up the TDC mark on the flywheel exactly. No room for error.
* Turn the engine in the direction of rotation when you do this to keep the belt tight on the drive side and then lock the ip and the camshaft.
* Clean the face of the head and the block thoroughly. Don't get the head skimmed. You may find small cracks between the valve seats. That's OK as long as they are small.
* Check the head for warping with a straight edge and feelers once its face is clean. If it is warped it can be straightened professionally (but people who can do it are hard to find).
* Before you bolt the head down clean out the bolt holes in the block so there is absolutely no oil, dirt or water in them. Blow them out with air and then use a rag on a screwdriver to get them thoroughly dry and clean.

Good luck!