Adam, before you spend any money on the head I'd suggest you have the
machine shop Magnaflux it. It shouldn't cost more than $25. My machine
shop does it for free as long as they get the machining.
Larry Hoy
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-mgs@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-mgs@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Charlie &
> Jennifer Schellinck
> Sent: Monday, December 31, 2001 1:10 AM
> To: MG list
> Subject: Blown head gasket
>
>
> Hi all
> My running rough was not getting any better, the mechanic at
> work said that it might be clogged oil control rings and gave
> me some stuff to add to the oil to clean them out. I removed
> the oil fill and noticed a little bit of white around it.
> upon closer inspection I found that there was definatly water
> in the oil. Probably what is causing my rough running. Did a
> compression test and found that # 2&3 where only 97lbs so I
> have removed the head and am going to order a gasket kit in
> the morning. I plan on having the head skimmed and thinking
> about lapping the valves is there anything else I should do
> while I am in here?? I was thinking about polishing the
> intake and exhaust ports. Also myne has ports for the air
> pump that the DPO has put large bolts in to blank off I was
> thinking of TIG welding them shut, any thoughts?
> Adam Schellinck
> 1970 MGB Roadster
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