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1. Major coolant loss! (score: 1): Author: dereck.carey@cdsi.com; Date: Fri, 05 Jun 98 10:22:34 -0500; My girlfriend's car, not a MG (imagine it is), is losing lots and lots of coolant everytime it is driven within the first 15 minutes. Here are the steps I have taken so far. 1 Refill the coolant ever; /html/mgs/1998-06/msg00334.html (7,865 bytes)
2. Re[2]: Major coolant loss! (score: 1): Author: dereck.carey@cdsi.com; Date: Fri, 05 Jun 98 12:42:22 -0500; The coolant is disappearing. Originally I thought it was evaporating from some leak (hole or loose hose). I haven't left the thermostat out but I did replace it. I replace the cap as well a day after; /html/mgs/1998-06/msg00344.html (7,901 bytes)
3. was Major coolant loss! NOW MGB flywheel bolts (score: 1): Author: dereck.carey@cdsi.com; Date: Fri, 05 Jun 98 13:48:50 -0500; That is what I am figuring. I just want to get all the possible other avenues before I jump into this. I was hoping to finish tearing down my MGB block this weekend and have it machined next week. So; /html/mgs/1998-06/msg00353.html (8,411 bytes)
4. Re: Re: was Major coolant loss! NOW MGB flywheel bolts (score: 1): Author: dereck.carey@cdsi.com; Date: Mon, 08 Jun 98 21:34:43 -0500; The simplest solution is usually the best! Thanks for the advice, I am not sure exactly why I wanted to remove it. I think I just wanted to be able to put the block on an engine stand. I will just pu; /html/mgs/1998-06/msg00562.html (9,924 bytes)
5. UPDATE!!! Major coolant loss! (score: 1): Author: dereck.carey@cdsi.com; Date: Mon, 08 Jun 98 21:48:32 -0500; Well we did it. We tore into the Geo and it seems like my hunch (and many of yours) was correct. The head gasket is leaking, so much in fact the exhaust valve is powder white (the other 2 - brown), s; /html/mgs/1998-06/msg00563.html (6,679 bytes)
6. cracked head (score: 1): Author: dereck.carey@cdsi.com; Date: Tue, 16 Jun 98 11:06:17 -0500; I just got off the phone with the machine shop and he said my cylinder head is cracked (unrepairable). Any one have any advice? I am located in DC area and now looking for a replacement, preferably l; /html/mgs/1998-06/msg01107.html (6,530 bytes)
7. Aluminum Head (score: 1): Author: dereck.carey@cdsi.com; Date: Wed, 17 Jun 98 16:55:52 -0500; Anyone have any thoughts on Aluminum heads for a B. Crossflow or Standard? I am considering purchasing one or replacing my cracked head with a lead free. Places where they can be purchased other than; /html/mgs/1998-06/msg01194.html (6,427 bytes)
8. Low Compression Reading (longish) (score: 1): Author: dereck.carey@cdsi.com; Date: Fri, 15 May 98 10:12:33 -0500; Since everyone is going on about compression I thought I would continue the topic and ask a little advice. Yesterday I went out and purchased a compression gauge and put it to work. The readings I re; /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00826.html (9,231 bytes)
9. Re[2]: Low Compression Reading (longish) (score: 1): Author: dereck.carey@cdsi.com; Date: Tue, 19 May 98 10:16:31 -0500; thanks for all the responses. And I did take in all the advice. I went back to the valves and adjusted the valve lashes and it helped (very little) the compression went up to 32-32-60-90 (this wasn't; /html/mgs/1998-05/msg01049.html (8,737 bytes)

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