11-06-2018, 06:30 PM
(11-06-2018, 10:48 AM)Steve Jones Wrote:(11-06-2018, 10:17 AM)Terrytuned Wrote: When replacing head gaskets we use Loctite 5990 a silicone copper gasket sealant applied thinly to both sides works on race engines its stocked in Halfords.
Me too.
Steve
I used to have problems with head gaskets on a 37 head but seem to have found a solution. Basically it is very important to tighten the three middle nuts first - I take them up quite a bit before touching the other nuts. That spreads the head and gives you a fair chance of sealing between 2 and 3.
I also use spray-on blue hylomar and coat all four surfaces before putting the head on.
Charles