02-11-2018, 10:43 PM
(02-11-2018, 05:14 PM)Paul t Wrote: 1937 Ruby Saloon ARR:
Following a radiator refurb & replacement of side branch studs / gasket I added antifreeze & checked for leaks.
All appeared to be in order. However after a few days I found the sump was filling up. The antifreeze had presumeably found a low spot between the cylinder head / block / gasket where before no such problem had been experienced.
I am yet to remove the head.
As there was no leak prior to the introduction of the antifreeze will I get away with just replacing the gasket?
When replacing the gasket is a jointing compound required? I have been advised that greasing the gasket is an option which helps with future separation of the gasket from the head /block .
Some advice on the above would be greatly appreciated.
Before you remove the cylinder head, check there is no water leaking from the side manifold or bottom hose into the dip stick hole. It has happened before.