VictorK Posted May 3, 2010 Report Posted May 3, 2010 I had to pull one cylinder due to striped head bolt threads.my friend has a single new base gasket that's different from mine I think 2 different base gaskets will cause a head leak,you guys agree? Quote
SAVAGE420 Posted May 3, 2010 Report Posted May 3, 2010 I had to pull one cylinder due to striped head bolt threads.my friend has a single new base gasket that's different from mine I think 2 different base gaskets will cause a head leak,you guys agree? If there different thickness, it will throw the timing off a bit also. Quote
VictorK Posted May 3, 2010 Author Report Posted May 3, 2010 The timing didn't occur to me thanks.I ordered an Athena top end gasket kit are they good? I've always used cometic If there different thickness, it will throw the timing off a bit also. Quote
SAVAGE420 Posted May 3, 2010 Report Posted May 3, 2010 The timing didn't occur to me thanks.I ordered an Athena top end gasket kit are they good? I've always used cometic Ive never used them. I try and use OEM gaskets as much as i can. But i always spray my gaskets lightly both sides with gasket spray stuff. Then just to make sure theres no little leaks , do a leak down test quick if you have one or if you don't, check any gasket areas with soapy water in a spray bottle while the motor is running, spray it all over where theres gaskets or where air could get in also. If you see bubbles then its leakin. Quote
VictorK Posted May 3, 2010 Author Report Posted May 3, 2010 what's the spray and is it at auto zone or advanced auto? Ive never used them. I try and use OEM gaskets as much as i can. But i always spray my gaskets lightly both sides with gasket spray stuff. Then just to make sure theres no little leaks , do a leak down test quick if you have one or if you don't, check any gasket areas with soapy water in a spray bottle while the motor is running, spray it all over where theres gaskets or where air could get in also. If you see bubbles then its leakin. Quote
SAVAGE420 Posted May 3, 2010 Report Posted May 3, 2010 Just get any kind like these, but not the copper gasket stuff. Light coating on both sides. http://www.jcwhitney.com/jcwhitney/product/images/large/G_28939G_CL_1.jpg http://common2.csnimages.com/lf/1/hash/4127/223017/1/High+Tack%99+Spray-A-Gasket%AE+Sealants.jpg Any auto parts store will have some. Get the small bottle. Quote
VictorK Posted May 3, 2010 Author Report Posted May 3, 2010 Just get any kind like these, but not the copper gasket stuff. Light coating on both sides. http://www.jcwhitney.com/jcwhitney/product/images/large/G_28939G_CL_1.jpg http://common2.csnimages.com/lf/1/hash/4127/223017/1/High+Tack%99+Spray-A-Gasket%AE+Sealants.jpg Any auto parts store will have some. Get the small bottle. Cool thanks Quote
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