Head Gasket Woe.
28-02-2008, 09:43 PM
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Head Gasket Woe.
Well the head gasket went on my car tonight, that said i am raving.
I'm looking to replace it with a decent steel one. what's the recommended make and the same for head bolts. Also one final question, where can i buy them both from ?
Thanks.
I'm looking to replace it with a decent steel one. what's the recommended make and the same for head bolts. Also one final question, where can i buy them both from ?
Thanks.
28-02-2008, 11:13 PM
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29-02-2008, 06:51 AM
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PS - CVH gaskets very rarely go - if it has, it suggests some sort of overheating issue, or the block and/or head isn't true. Check these before u fit a new one.
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29-02-2008, 07:38 AM
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What do you mean when you say the block / head isn't true.
I'm useless when it comes to this sorta thing.
Thanks for the help so far.
I'm useless when it comes to this sorta thing.
Thanks for the help so far.
29-02-2008, 09:05 AM
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when he says not true he means the head is more than likely warped causing the gasket to fail- the ford/payen one is proven to 300+ bhp so i'm sure it'll do the job just be sure to have the head checked and skimmed if needed 
29-02-2008, 11:40 AM
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Right, i have decided the cars coming off the road for a full engine rebuild and restoration of the engine bay. Watch the project section for updates.
Thanks for the help.
Thanks for the help.
29-02-2008, 12:06 PM
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Standard gasket with standard bolts torqued according hayness. I do run 21 psi on that for five years already do you need any other proof. But as said above check why she went there has to be something wrong, they don't go just like that.
01-03-2008, 11:21 AM
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As Rick said,
Std gaskets fail due to other reasons usually.
Go payen gasket and non strench bolts, with head skim and block checked for true'ness.
Std gaskets fail due to other reasons usually.
Go payen gasket and non strench bolts, with head skim and block checked for true'ness.
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