dapiper Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 Imagine the horror and disappointment, when upon filing rad after rebuild, observed coolant weeping out from head gasket. Used felpro, coolant galley holes all matched, used dowel pins to locate head and studs torqued fine. It's not like my first engine rebuild. I am working out of town and this rebuild has consumed my weekends twice a month home for the past two months. I now will have to find someone local to repair, since at my wits end. Will also consider any reasonable offer for the whole thing. E-mail for particulars. Too busy working for any hobbies and I refuse to be a full time mechanic to get this POS running. Make me an offer I can't refuse so I can get this monkey off my back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DoTheDrew888 Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 I had the same problem with my engine after the rebuild. It will be fine and its an easy fix. All you have to do is drive the car for a little while (a couple days) and then re-torque the head bolts. I know its not suggested but I even torqued mine SLIGHTLY tighter than the suggested specs. The weeping stopped and my engine runs great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dapiper Posted July 26, 2005 Author Share Posted July 26, 2005 Coolant was observed dripping along the head to block parting line while filling rad. I never started motor. Now suspect the thermostat hsg, but will have to wait for two weeks until back home. Meanwhile, I just can't believe it's the gasket or the assy, since dowel sleeves and studs aligned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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