bluejohn125 said:

I'd probably re-torque the head down as well, and give it a good engine flush with cheap diesel-spec 10W/40 oil and a cheap filter - the extra detergents should shift any residues especially if you give the car a good thrash!

Change the oil + filter again after 500 miles...

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i watched videos on youtube where they didnt recommend engine flush

Yes some people are wary of using a proper flushing oil or maybe an additive because it can dislodge really nasty crud and cause blockages and big failures.

What I recommend for intermediate cleaning is using a traditional oil for Diesel engines with its extra detergents to do a good cleaning job and lift the worst of the old muck, e.g.

http://www.carlube.co.uk/product-carlube/carlube-10w40-semi-synthetic-diesel

Then when this has dione its work and cleaned up the worst of it, drain and replace with e.g.

http://www.carlube.co.uk/product-carlube/carlube-10w40-semi-synthetic

This is a mild but effective flushing regime.

bluejohn125 said:

I'd probably re-torque the head down as well,

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Not a good idea.
These engines use 'stretch bolts'. You torque to a low level, then turn 90 degrees, then another 90 degrees. They are designed to be used once. Once slackened, they should not be reused. Neither should they be tightened from their original position. They are likely to weaken or snap.

Haynes / Fiat says you can use them up to 4 times...

bluejohn125 said:

Haynes / Fiat says you can use them up to 4 times...

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autodata also states you do not need to renew bolts

Still not a good idea to re-torque them. This is an old custom relating to different construction of gaskets.

I presume that the timing is as close as I'm going to get it according to the photos below, correct?

Tom.