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Head gasket
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12 Mar 2011 16:58 #13189
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Hey guys !
So finally found where my water/antifreeze was going-as my oil is now a creamy colour so it is the head.
But a quick question - when changing the head gasket do the head bots need to be changed please ?
So finally found where my water/antifreeze was going-as my oil is now a creamy colour so it is the head.
But a quick question - when changing the head gasket do the head bots need to be changed please ?

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12 Mar 2011 17:01 #13190
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Head bolts are designed to stretch, some have tolerance measurements and can be used again. I would use new ones evertime, why chance having to do the job twice.
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userlw wrote: Hey guys !
So finally found where my water/antifreeze was going-as my oil is now a creamy colour so it is the head.
But a quick question - when changing the head gasket do the head bots need to be changed please ?
Head bolts are designed to stretch, some have tolerance measurements and can be used again. I would use new ones evertime, why chance having to do the job twice.
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12 Mar 2011 17:09 #13192
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Using the old head bolts is a no no really
also get the best head gasket you can
regardless of cost
As cheap one s tend to give up
also get the best head gasket you can
regardless of cost
As cheap one s tend to give up
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12 Mar 2011 22:07 #13214
by bertbuckie
Trust this 100% ...... bloke knows what hes talking about
you can save money by using the old ones.....but it'l cost you more in the long run
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NickG wrote: Using the old head bolts is a no no really
also get the best head gasket you can
regardless of cost
As cheap one s tend to give up
Trust this 100% ...... bloke knows what hes talking about

you can save money by using the old ones.....but it'l cost you more in the long run

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12 Mar 2011 22:24 #13216
by kirkynut
The underdog often starts the fight, and occasionally the upper dog deserves to win - Edgar Watson Howe.
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Head bolts are often stretch bolts that are once only use. Not on all engines though. I would always use new ones but they aren't always cheap.
Payen gaskets are good quality and I always try to get them. Make sure both head and block are clean and score free and get the head skimmed no matter what.
This should make it a once only job then.
I've read that washing powder in the coolant for a short while will get the oil out of the coolant channels. Car mechanics magazine did it with good results on their octavia project car when the oil cooler split and allowed the oil and coolant to mix. Don't run it for too long with it in though. Sounds like a heath Robinson thing to do but works apparently.
Kirkynut
Payen gaskets are good quality and I always try to get them. Make sure both head and block are clean and score free and get the head skimmed no matter what.
This should make it a once only job then.
I've read that washing powder in the coolant for a short while will get the oil out of the coolant channels. Car mechanics magazine did it with good results on their octavia project car when the oil cooler split and allowed the oil and coolant to mix. Don't run it for too long with it in though. Sounds like a heath Robinson thing to do but works apparently.
Kirkynut
The underdog often starts the fight, and occasionally the upper dog deserves to win - Edgar Watson Howe.
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