My mechanic has told me that I have a head gasket leaking oil, as
well as a top cover. My question is if I am to do a head gasket, are
there other things which I would want to do while the motor is opened
up? Could somone please provide me with a list of parts for the
job. Misc gaskets ect. So I can begin the search.
Also, is this a big job? is it somthing which is easy to do yourself
Thanks
Jason
Oil leak
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dealadayray
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Re: Oil leak
Hi Jason;
This is an achievable task. However there are some things to look at and
read up on before you just start pulling things apart. Test for how the
engine is running, do a compression test and check for slack in the cam
chain. As you disassemble the engine each part has to be looked at for
damage or wear. were the bolts dry when removed or was there oil on them?
Use a torque wrench and check for torque. If they were holding, how much
torque did it take to remove them. This is also a good indicator of where
the problems really are. And, when you're putting it back together
everything has to be clean. Locktight will not work on dirt encrusted,
greasy or oil film touched bolts. And Locktight is only good to hold the
bolt that has been properly torqued. If you really want to understand about
bolts, get a copy of Carroll Smith's "Nuts, Bolts, Fasteners and Plumbing
Handbook" you will have a new out look on bolting things together.
It goes with out saying, "I put in new gaskets and it leaked like a siv"
and we have all heard this at least a dozen times before. It's always
easier to look for blame on the other side of the fence. Truth is that most
of the time instructions were not followed, clean-up was hurried and torque
specifications were a good guess.
I have a sigh in my garage that reads:
IF ALL ELSE FAILS
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS
AND THEN FOLLOW THEM!
And, if you have not completed this job before, do like your doing now, ask
questions.
Good Luck
Bill
This is an achievable task. However there are some things to look at and
read up on before you just start pulling things apart. Test for how the
engine is running, do a compression test and check for slack in the cam
chain. As you disassemble the engine each part has to be looked at for
damage or wear. were the bolts dry when removed or was there oil on them?
Use a torque wrench and check for torque. If they were holding, how much
torque did it take to remove them. This is also a good indicator of where
the problems really are. And, when you're putting it back together
everything has to be clean. Locktight will not work on dirt encrusted,
greasy or oil film touched bolts. And Locktight is only good to hold the
bolt that has been properly torqued. If you really want to understand about
bolts, get a copy of Carroll Smith's "Nuts, Bolts, Fasteners and Plumbing
Handbook" you will have a new out look on bolting things together.
It goes with out saying, "I put in new gaskets and it leaked like a siv"
and we have all heard this at least a dozen times before. It's always
easier to look for blame on the other side of the fence. Truth is that most
of the time instructions were not followed, clean-up was hurried and torque
specifications were a good guess.
I have a sigh in my garage that reads:
IF ALL ELSE FAILS
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS
AND THEN FOLLOW THEM!
And, if you have not completed this job before, do like your doing now, ask
questions.
Good Luck
Bill