2wd saff head gasket gone!!!!!
17-12-2007, 05:37 PM
#1
2wd saff head gasket gone!!!!!
,as above did track day sunday and my head gasket let go at 24 lb boost 
the temp gauge never went above half but steam coming out of cap ...hoses hard etc ...engine was rebuilt 6 k ago ..now running t38 greys etc ... should i put yb611 group a gasket with ford bolts on next ???? not sure what it had on in first place ....will this gasket hold 28 or so lb boost 
every one keeps telling me diffrent things... helpfull input welcome ....cheers jeff 
the temp gauge never went above half but steam coming out of cap ...hoses hard etc ...engine was rebuilt 6 k ago ..now running t38 greys etc ... should i put yb611 group a gasket with ford bolts on next ???? not sure what it had on in first place ....will this gasket hold 28 or so lb boost every one keeps telling me diffrent things... helpfull input welcome ....cheers jeff
17-12-2007, 05:44 PM
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I had the gasket in question on my 3dr with 33psi and all was, still is good on the car i believe, my block was wire rung though..
Make sure you've got nice surfaces when you replace it..
Make sure you've got nice surfaces when you replace it..
17-12-2007, 07:44 PM
#4
Defo wants a skim, clean block with old knackered emery paper around a steel bar.
Best to use ARP stud and nut kit, will take this boost all day long no problems.
It will work correctly IF you rest the gasket as you fit it otherwise it may not.
tabetha
tabetha
Best to use ARP stud and nut kit, will take this boost all day long no problems.
It will work correctly IF you rest the gasket as you fit it otherwise it may not.
tabetha
tabetha
17-12-2007, 08:18 PM
#5
Originally Posted by tabetha
Defo wants a skim, clean block with old knackered emery paper around a steel bar.
Best to use ARP stud and nut kit, will take this boost all day long no problems.
It will work correctly IF you rest the gasket as you fit it otherwise it may not.
tabetha
tabetha
Best to use ARP stud and nut kit, will take this boost all day long no problems.
It will work correctly IF you rest the gasket as you fit it otherwise it may not.
tabetha
tabetha
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17-12-2007, 09:33 PM
#10
Originally Posted by rapidcossie
my group a gasket on a wire rung block has never failed even at 2.5 bar.
i am not sure ..just hope this sorts it... cheers for input 
17-12-2007, 09:39 PM
#13
Originally Posted by mechanic28
mines weeping down the block as well fella but i cant be bothered with her anymore 
its too expensive to do cant spend anymore pennies on her
its too expensive to do cant spend anymore pennies on her my focus rs isnt as quick but handles better and breaks far less ... could be the beginning of the end for the saff 
do love it though 
17-12-2007, 09:46 PM
#15
Originally Posted by mechanic28
i think its 3 door time for me had her for 7 yeras now how much was your gaskets all together???just make sure they got the correct numbers as posted further up chap
had her for 7 yeras now how much was your gaskets all together???just make sure they got the correct numbers as posted further up chap 
matt lewis job so hope head bolts are correct
17-12-2007, 10:05 PM
#19
Originally Posted by mechanic28
i wish i had that option its a coopers O ring headgasket around £430
if thats the case am feeling for you mate 
17-12-2007, 10:15 PM
#21
Originally Posted by mechanic28
no chap i can only use coopers head gasket due to the block being machained to except the fire rings on the headgasket
17-12-2007, 10:23 PM
#22
they are they will never fail with regards to the compression side but they gasket is only fibres like grp A so are prone been on the 6 years only done around 5k but i did fit the last one from burtons which is not a gen one running 30psi spike 27 mid range 23 at 7 k
but i did fit the last one from burtons which is not a gen one running 30psi spike 27 mid range 23 at 7 k
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