Graham, That doesn’t sound normal to me, are you sure you torqued the heads before starting it (I know it sounds stupid but It can happen to everyone)
What it also could be is that either the block or heads aren’t straight. I would take of the head and check it out. Ciao ! Med Vennlig Hilsen/Kind Regards/Cordiali Saluti André Broe Jensen -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Graham Wooden Sent: 11. januar 2004 00:03 To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Subject: [Chevelle-list] Wow - Engine runs but leaks from head gasket :^( Hi Folks, Well, this day finally happened - the motor fired right and up and ran! Unbelievable; it was truly amazing to see it in action, after it being on the engine stand for 2+ years now. I really wanted to hear the gear-drive, but with open headers, it's a tad hard ;-) However after about 6 minutes or so breaking in the cam, 2 leaks started and I cut off the motor. A leak developed in the fuel pump, where the bottom half (swivel) gasket started to leak. Kind of typical I guess of a cheap two-piece unit. Another leak started with the head gasket; at the front end, in-between the head & block - little coolant started to leak out, which brings to the point of this email. Is this normal - after the engine has warmed up for the first time and all? I guess since things start to expand and what-not. Does the head gaskets need to be re-torqued? Oh, by the way, John Nasta mentioned a while back about a tool from K-D Tools, a "portable ignition system". If you can locate one, I would highly recommend it. It's completely rad! The engine can start and run without the car's ignition system hooked up. I got one from eBay for about $25.00. Anyhoo, thanks for any help! -Graham. http://projectchevelle.com/
