27-12-2018, 05:48 PM
ok, thanks both - will let a dash of drain plug out to check oil/water. I'm presuming if it then runs in due course, if it had water still in it would get like an emulsion? I have drained down at present, yes.
The other thing I notice is that on the head, there isnt much metal on the head between the central/narrow gauge water passage hole and the stud hole. i.e. there is a bit of corrosion that means its dips away all around the holes. Does the head need to be skimmed because of that?
I'll put some gasket seal on the top hose fitting too next time.
If head DOES need a skim ideally, then perhaps I will just put the new Ricardo on and be done with two potential problems.
The other thing I notice is that on the head, there isnt much metal on the head between the central/narrow gauge water passage hole and the stud hole. i.e. there is a bit of corrosion that means its dips away all around the holes. Does the head need to be skimmed because of that?
I'll put some gasket seal on the top hose fitting too next time.
If head DOES need a skim ideally, then perhaps I will just put the new Ricardo on and be done with two potential problems.