New to this....

Hi everyone Im new to this and about to take delivery of a maverick 2.7td on wednesday 03/03/10. I have been told that tho structually sound and in good condition there are a couple of bits that need replacement...

1:- New head gasket

2:- new front diff

Just looking for any pointers and tips when i start this work ... i.e. would you have to replace headbolts... and would you recommend skimming head as path of the course.

RE 2 i have never replaced a diff before and although am told it has been removed im not 100% what this entails for replacement and any ancillary parts i should be ordering at the same time
this really relates to both jobs too....im sure i will find some other faults/niggles along the way too!!!

I would appreciate any help/pointers from anybody whom thinks they have any info that may/may not be of some help too me.

Thanks and look forward to hearing from at least one member lol

will post some pics when it arrives as only said to friend of friend i will have it for 100 pound project so have little info at mo im afraid

Take care