Thread: Head Gasket replacement

Steve
Another item would be a long extension for tensioning up the head bolts. They are incredibly tight. I used a 1.5m extension on the end of the spanner

so little time, so much to say,,
do your research. read V8 rebuild threads.
studs are good
glue your rocker cover gaskets,
glue your valley gaskets.
I dont have a good opinion of any brand composite gasket.
Head gasket torque is a "cross your fingers" moment.

Originally Posted by mtb_gary

Steve
Another item would be a long extension for tensioning up the head bolts. They are incredibly tight. I used a 1.5m extension on the end of the spanner

Mate

I large breaker bar is a part of my weaponry already, though i may have to get another length of water pipe for extra leverage !

Steve

Originally Posted by Pedro_The_Swift

so little time, so much to say,,
do your research. read V8 rebuild threads.
studs are good
glue your rocker cover gaskets,
glue your valley gaskets.
I dont have a good opinion of any brand composite gasket.
Head gasket torque is a "cross your fingers" moment.

Mate

Do you prefer the stainless head gaskets ? Most seem to prefer the composite ones.

I have been reading heaps, the threads on here as well as the Paul P38a page.

When you say glue the gaskets do you mean with something like Permatex Hylomar?

Where is the dreaded coolant leak Steve?...engine rear?..on bell housing?

Originally Posted by daf11e

Where is the dreaded coolant leak Steve?...engine rear?..on bell housing?

Mate,

Rear of the engine you can see it running down the side of the engine

Thanks mate , reason I asked is I had a coolant leak at the rear for a while and after checking everything was 90% sure it was like Paul 's write up with head gasket leak rear and onto starter motor. You wouldn't believe since I had the coolant fire and replaced the top hose there is no more coolant leak at rear or loss. Don't know yet if I've dodged a bullet but we'll see....good luck with yours!

Originally Posted by TheTree

Going through some of the other threads, I have come up with this list of parts and I am looking for comments, good or bad !

ARP Stud Kit; ARP-157-4301

Elring head gaskets; (LR #LVB500030)

Steel Exhaust manifold gaskets

I used that ARP stud kit.

Head gaskets - maybe Cometic MLS. That's what i used. They are pricey, though.

I used the composite exhaust manifold gaskets but you may recall that Jilden mentioned he's had failures with them. http://www.aulro.com/afvb/p38a-range...-scouse-3.html