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09-28-2014, 07:29 PM | #1 |
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Weeping head gasket
I just found that my head gasket is weeping at the rear of #4 cylinder. My first thought was to wait until the end of the 'driving season' before pulling the head. But I'm wondering if I'm inviting trouble by waiting.
It's not a large leak and loss of coolant is negligible, but after a run I do feel the moisture at the head / block seam. (The peeling engine paint here is what first caught my eye.) What say you guys: winter project or get on it now? |
09-28-2014, 08:03 PM | #2 |
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Re: Weeping head gasket
Try retorque for now if running ok!
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09-28-2014, 09:11 PM | #3 |
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Re: Weeping head gasket
Add some ALUMASEAL and check/re-torque as necessary. Make sure it is only a leak to the outside.
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09-29-2014, 06:24 PM | #4 |
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Re: Weeping head gasket
Thanks guys. I'm not seeing coolant in the oil, so I feel it's just weeping to the outside.
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09-29-2014, 06:35 PM | #5 |
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Re: Weeping head gasket
try retorquing and dont be in a hurry to put fix it in a can in.. i would replace the gasket before doing that especially if you have a marginal radiator
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09-29-2014, 09:08 PM | #6 |
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09-30-2014, 06:49 AM | #7 |
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Re: Weeping head gasket
I'm placing the order for the head gasket today. Guess I'll tackle that in the next few weeks.
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09-30-2014, 12:12 PM | #8 |
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Re: Weeping head gasket
If you plan on pulling the head be prepared to plane the head and block surfaces as well as fix any other problems you might find. I think most head gaskets may weep a bit. Your new gasket may do the same. Try ALUMASEAL, it is a powdered aluminum that will not plug your radiator and should cure your weep. If it is not entering the cylinders it is just cosmetic anyway.
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09-30-2014, 04:41 PM | #9 |
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Re: Weeping head gasket
Don't forget to use Permatex Head Gasket Sealer that comes in a spray can. Put on both the head and the block and both sides of the head gasket. Ed
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09-30-2014, 07:11 PM | #10 |
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Re: Weeping head gasket
I've arranged for the head to be shaved. I was also planning to use the FelPro copper gasket with copper spray. With several coats of copper spray I should'nt need any other Permatex, right?
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