Pat
Thank you. I for one like to hear (read) tips like this repeatedly. It's easy
to foget or it just did't apply and stick when I read it the first time.
Perfect timing for me. Again, thanks.
Guy
Tempe, AZ
"Patrick P. Castronovo" wrote:
> I hate to sound like a Know it all, but I would hate to say nothing and find
> that my advice could have helped someone from redoing their Head Torque Job.
> 1- Most head Gaskets today have a sealant from the Factory. If it is blue
> it has the sealant. If you are not sure, ask the person that you bought the
> Gasket from.
> 2- Torque the head in the right sequence.
> 3- Torque in three stages. First, put all the bolts in down to the head to
> just touching the head. Then moving the bolts 1/4 turn on each of them in
> sequence with just finger pressure on the ratchet, going around until you
> can no longer use finger pressure, then Torque all the bolts 45 lbs.- then
> 55 lbs. - then final 65. lbs It is VERY Important that you compress the
> metal gasket around each cylinder slowly and evenly. Then after 500 miles
> of driving, retorque to 65 again. Then again after 500 miles, if the Torque
> Wrench moves tightening it more, then try again after another 500 miles.
> Chances are that you will not have to do it a third time, but check it
> anyway.
> Then do not forget to use Distilled Water in the radiator, with a 50%
> solution of a good Antifreeze(Prestone)
> Do not run the engine with Just water, as the Anti freeze Lubricates the
> Water Pump. Then, Good Luck also. Pat
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ben Zech <motormite@hotmail.com>
> To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> Date: Thursday, March 22, 2001 6:38 PM
> Subject: 2L Head gasket
>
> >getting ready to put the head back on the 2L...
> >Gasket dry or should i spray with Koppercoat?
> >Any other input?
> >Thanks in advance
> >_________________________________________________________________
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