No, I did not retorque the head when it was hot, I didn't realise I should do this. Here's hoping that the problem is only a blown head gasket...
What am I looking for on the gasket that would indicate that it has blown? cheers John --- Joe Curry <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > John, > When you installed the new head gasket, did you tighten it to the > specified torque, run it up to operating temperature and immediately > retorque it > while hot? > > If you did not, it still may be a blown head gasket. I was amazed how > Spitfire head nuts become very loose when they are brought up to > operating > temperature. > > Joe > > John Hobson wrote: > > > > It already has a brand new head gasket with roughly 10 miles on it! > It > > was also a high quality permatex one with metal rings round each > > cylinder. I also made sure that I very methodically cleaned both > gasket > > mating faces. If it was a blown head gasket how did the oil get > there? > > > > I checked the rockers and there are no dropped valves and the > assembly > > looked to be in good order and is certainly getting oil. > > > > Anothing thing that I thought of was valves not seating correctly, is > > this a possible cause? > > > > If it's not that then I assume it is either pistons or piston rings. > How > > easy is it to remove these for replacement and is it a job I could do > at > > home? Does the engine need to be removed to do this? > > > > I think tomorrow will be a head removing day (the car, not me, > although > > it is tempting!...) HotJobs - Search Thousands of New Jobs http://www.hotjobs.com /// [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list /// Send admin requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive /// Send list postings to [EMAIL PROTECTED] /// Edit your replies! If they include this trailer, they will NOT be sent.
