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MaV  



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PostPosted: Fri Oct 31, 2003 5:17 am    Post subject: Rats - Head Gasket Reply with quote

Oh well, had to happen. Knew something was wrong when it sucked 4 litres of coolant the other day...

Incidentally, cam oiler tube had snapped off after number 3, might explain the mysterious 0.5 - 1 bar drop in oil pressure

Who's a good (cheap!) source for parts in the UK? Usually use Berlyn (excellent) but could do with a second source.

Cheers from the driving seat of the Volvo for now.
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 17, 2003 5:26 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Cool, no material damage to head or block it seems. General clean-up/flush, check head for level and new gaskets should do it.

Phew
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 17, 2003 5:29 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

good to hear
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 17, 2003 6:21 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanx. Needed some luck along the line!
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 17, 2003 6:49 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

As an observation. If your turbo is sound, leave it where it is.
Once the exhaust was out of the way I had easy access to the 3rd turbo/manifold flange bolt with a deep offset closed wrench - 1/8th turn at a time but good enough The J pipe wasn't that big a deal but cost me a 1/2 - 3/8 adapter before they let go at the top!
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 17, 2003 7:12 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

MaV wrote:
As an observation. If your turbo is sound, leave it where it is.
Once the exhaust was out of the way I had easy access to the 3rd turbo/manifold flange bolt with a deep offset closed wrench - 1/8th turn at a time but good enough The J pipe wasn't that big a deal but cost me a 1/2 - 3/8 adapter before they let go at the top!


I have replace the turbo while engine in the car and I didnt find it that difficlut, I came at it from below, but I did remove the oil cooler lines and I was able to break it free with a wrench, once use I used a stubby ratchet and it came off easily
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 22, 2003 8:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Read in the Haynes that the 12 point head bolts don't need re-torquing after 1000 miles. Is this correct? And should I replace the head bolts with new? Also, should the final 180 deg. be applied in one go or incrementally?

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PostPosted: Sun Nov 23, 2003 2:50 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

there may be some useful info here

http://www.asashop.org/autoinc/aug2003/techtotech.cfm

Use an accurate torque wrench to tighten standard type head bolts in 3 to 5 incremental steps following the recommended sequence and torque specs for the application. Tightening the bolts down gradually creates an even clamping force on the gasket and reduces head distortion
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 23, 2003 8:50 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

MaV wrote:
Read in the Haynes that the 12 point head bolts don't need re-torquing after 1000 miles. Is this correct? And should I replace the head bolts with new? Also, should the final 180 deg. be applied in one go or incrementally?

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If you can get past the cost, the best thing you can do regarding head bolts is to install Raceware studs. No more retorquing!

http://www.raceware-fasteners.com/prod01.htm
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 27, 2003 2:14 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks for the links Guys. What I really wanted to know is whether the 12 point "stretch" bolts can be reused or if they should be replaced when changing the head gasket - I'm guessing replacement...

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PostPosted: Thu Nov 27, 2003 3:31 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

No they generally can be reused
as the torque is not that high
that the bolts will be limited
unless you do it a bunch
of times and it fails on you
again...
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