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Head Gaskets |
brandomc |
Sep 16 2009, 04:48 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 113 Joined: 14-May 09 From: los angeles california Member No.: 10,363 Region Association: Southern California |
I bought a engine last week that was supposedly a 1.7, but the guy didnt really know for sure. After looking at the case numbers, I think it might be a 1.8?? It starts with EB. I took all of the sheetmetal off to repaint it, and everything is really clean accept for around 1 of the cylinders between the head and the cylinder, it is black and kindof oily. I figure this is a leaky cylinder. Do i need new head gaskets? Or just retorque the head? Where do i get head gaskets? Pelican parts doesnt sell them. What should i do with this? It is supposed to be a fairly low mileage engine. Thanks
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aircooledtechguy |
Sep 16 2009, 05:13 PM
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The Aircooledtech Guy Group: Members Posts: 1,966 Joined: 8-November 08 From: Anacortes, WA Member No.: 9,730 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I would pull the head and see if there is a gasket in there that is getting sucked inward. If there is remove it AND the other three from the other cylinders. Check that head for erosion at the leaking point. These leaks when caught early are no problem to correct. Over time the leak acts like a cutting torch to totally destroy the head and piston.
These gaskets PROMOTE leaks and should NOT be used. |
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