Headgasket failure "update"
29-07-2011, 07:58 PM
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Headgasket failure "update"
I have had some reason to think I'm starting to get some issues with my headgasket with a small amount of mayo on the dipstick, I just checked my water and its gone down a small amout but it also stinks of either fuel or oil,
Is it time for a strip down
Thanks.
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29-07-2011, 08:02 PM
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tbh it does nt sound good mate, hopefully its only a gasket
29-07-2011, 08:07 PM
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thats a shame steve ,hopefully only a gasket
29-07-2011, 08:10 PM
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Dont sound good mate
29-07-2011, 08:12 PM
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It did get its arse kicked last night
All good things must come to an end, best get it stripped ready for RR day.
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29-07-2011, 08:13 PM
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good excuse to get a good port and polish done if you have nt got one already
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It did get its arse kicked last night
All good things must come to an end, best get it stripped ready for RR day.
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Yeah that will do it mate
29-07-2011, 08:22 PM
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good excuse to get a good port and polish done if you have nt got one already
Its going to get it m8, and raise the comp to std
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29-07-2011, 08:23 PM
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Yeah that will do it mate
Its what its for, no good driving like a granny on a sunday drive lol
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29-07-2011, 08:23 PM
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who you getting to do it?
29-07-2011, 08:24 PM
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Anyone know what size socket i need to remove the nuts when long studded.
29-07-2011, 08:25 PM
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who you getting to do it?
Got a company local to me that do race engines, will give them a look as i have a good friend that works there.
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29-07-2011, 08:29 PM
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Anyone know what size socket i need to remove the nuts when long studded.
if mountune studs , 18mm
29-07-2011, 08:32 PM
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are you going to get the block decked steve?
29-07-2011, 08:33 PM
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18mm but it will need to be milled down to fit in the head ,dont do what some one done in our club befor he got to know what i do for alot of peeps went to a local garage and had his paints pulled down for Ł1200 just to do the head gasket
29-07-2011, 08:34 PM
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Its what its for, no good driving like a granny on a sunday drive lol
thats it mate gotta be done eh
got meself a few new(well new to me anyway) bits for mine mate
29-07-2011, 08:36 PM
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are you going to get the block decked steve?
Doubt it James why?
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29-07-2011, 08:40 PM
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Iv a milled down 18mm socket big man
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Got a company local to me that do race engines, will give them a look as i have a good friend that works there.
who's that steve?
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Doubt it James why?
id say he s thinkin the same as me, how do you raise the comp? without skimming the head?
29-07-2011, 08:44 PM
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Dan, i have a set of std comp pistons to go in m8
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29-07-2011, 08:45 PM
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who's that steve?
Minister racing Phil, based in Lordswood.
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29-07-2011, 08:46 PM
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Iv a milled down 18mm socket big man
If i give you a kiss can i borrow it buddy
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29-07-2011, 08:50 PM
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Dan, i have a set of std comp pistons to go in m8
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oh i see , make sure you ve nice big valve cut outs
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Minister racing Phil, based in Lordswood.
Ah yeah i know 2 seconds from my house do they take on all engine work as I thought they only did the k sieres rover.
29-07-2011, 08:55 PM
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Always have done bits for me m8 from my old mexico Kent engine to cossie stuff, they do build all types in house also.
29-07-2011, 09:17 PM
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At least do some tests before you strip it!
29-07-2011, 09:19 PM
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Yer no bother me old peddigre chum
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At least do some tests before you strip it!
I pulled the dipstick out, it has mayo on it, i stuck my nose in the header tank and it stinks of oil/fuel, both aren't normal, test over, get the spanners out
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29-07-2011, 09:36 PM
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Cheers m8, will catch up after the weekend
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29-07-2011, 10:21 PM
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Sorry to read about this Steve
30-07-2011, 06:22 AM
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Sorry to read about this Steve
Cheers Steve, I have next Thursday off, how you fixed for work ?
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30-07-2011, 07:16 AM
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Sorry to hear this mate, hope you get it sorted!!
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hope u sort it mate.its just another excuse to get some head work done!
30-07-2011, 08:19 AM
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DIY mate, the engines are SO easy to do on these, you would be incredibly silly not to get the block deck skimmed to ensure it's perfectly flat, I run 8.2:1 CR myself, just had it mapped, going fantastic, that was a DIY build, they seriously easy the sort of engine a yts trainee would get given to learn on!!
30-07-2011, 11:57 AM
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Tabs, it will be a DIY m8, I have put a few together now
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30-07-2011, 11:58 AM
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Also just noticed some oil around the back of the comp housing where it bolts up, what would cause this?
30-07-2011, 01:20 PM
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Also just noticed some oil around the back of the comp housing where it bolts up, what would cause this?
Usually a build up of carbonised oil pushing the seal plate outwards, very common issue.
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Doubt it James why?
just as tab said steve ,just like skimmming the head making sure the block is 100% flat,eradicating headgasket failure again hopefully
29-07-2011, 07:58 PM
Headgasket failure "update"
