Aidan's loose oily bunghole actually runs a track lap
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Cleanliness and flatness are the keys to HG success!! And, yeah, don't use any type of RTV/sealant on a composite HG.
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You'll want new OEM IM and thermostat gaskets. Might need a new EM gasket if yours is cruddy. Are you due for a timing belt/water pump? Good time to do it. Good time to do a reroute/add an oil cooler/clean and match the fuel injectors too. List can go on and on. I'm terrible about that.
Cleanliness and flatness are the keys to HG success!! And, yeah, don't use any type of RTV/sealant on a composite HG.
Cleanliness and flatness are the keys to HG success!! And, yeah, don't use any type of RTV/sealant on a composite HG.
Should I take the head to get checked for flatness?
Thanks josh.
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If the head comes off, it definitely needs to be milled. My head guy cleans it, surfaces it, replaces valve seals, grinds valve guides, paints it with aluminum paint, and pressures tests. All for $225.
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The fact that you have a leak tells me you should get the head milled like Josh suggested. That $225 he quoted sounds like a bargain to me. Clean/inspect the block carefully too, although they are cast iron and usually fine.
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Local engine shop said 70 to clean and surface, 115 if I don't pull the cam myself. Are new cam seals required? If I determine its a head gasket looks like I'm at 100 minimum. Add in valve stem seals and it goes up.
Looks like I might be learning how to remove camshafts too yay!
Looks like I might be learning how to remove camshafts too yay!
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Thanks guys.
Little side project. 25$ GPS chip + 7$ Bluetooth chip = cheap external Bluetooth receiver. I'm probably going to 3d print a case and sell a couple in the near future.
Little side project. 25$ GPS chip + 7$ Bluetooth chip = cheap external Bluetooth receiver. I'm probably going to 3d print a case and sell a couple in the near future.