Mick Rae
Active Member
My water leak has improved, but its still there - I have now eliminated all the multiple leaks there was, and all I can now find is a sheen of coolant along the left side of the head gasket (its not coming from the side covers, its very slight, but between head and block).
The previous owner had quite recently done the head gasket I think. I believe this to be the case based upon there being a top end gasket set minus cam cover and HG in the boot in pristine condition. The small bit of the HG thats visible looks newish also, and I recall them saying it was all done. Do you think It'd be worthwhile checking the torque on the bolts? If so, is it just a case or removing cam cover, and then in correct order checking the torque of each? Do you back off and then torque up, or just set wrench and go for it? I presume that as its OHC there isnt any other adjustment needed if indeed the head does need a nip up?
getting fed up with this water leak now, as the rest of everything is so perfect, but not ready to chuck in the towel!
thanks
Mick
The previous owner had quite recently done the head gasket I think. I believe this to be the case based upon there being a top end gasket set minus cam cover and HG in the boot in pristine condition. The small bit of the HG thats visible looks newish also, and I recall them saying it was all done. Do you think It'd be worthwhile checking the torque on the bolts? If so, is it just a case or removing cam cover, and then in correct order checking the torque of each? Do you back off and then torque up, or just set wrench and go for it? I presume that as its OHC there isnt any other adjustment needed if indeed the head does need a nip up?
getting fed up with this water leak now, as the rest of everything is so perfect, but not ready to chuck in the towel!
thanks
Mick