As you all know, I was having some head gasket leaking issues on my project
76 TR6. I removed the head, cleaned up all corrosion and dirt on the block
and head with scotch brite, checked the head for warpage (found none) and
replaced the head gasket. I torqued all of the bolts to 75 lb-ft in 15
lb-ft increments. The engine was fine for a couple of weeks, but is now
seeping coolant again at the rear of the head right at the seam between the
block and the head. I believe the head must be warped at the rear because I
am not burning coolant, and there doesn't appear to be any coolant in the
oil. I will be disassembling the head and bringing it to a local machine
shop to get it magnafluxed and checked for warpage. When I reattach the
head I plan on using permatex copper spray-a-gasket sealant on both sides of
the head gasket. I would like to recondition the head while it is
disassembled. What parts should I replace? The valves and springs look
good, but should I replace the valve guides? Also, will a standard overhead
valve spring compressor be able to remove the double springs on the TR6
head? Sorry about all of the questions and thanks for your help!
Cary Henry
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