Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2002 09:16:12 -0800
Reply-To: Michael Ramer <elvisramer@COX.NET>
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From: Michael Ramer <elvisramer@COX.NET>
Subject: Re: leaky head gasket question again
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I have used JB Weld as Frank stated below, after cleaning the surface
pitting thoroughly on heads, case and cylinder barrels using a wire brush
and then acetone to clean. I used a flat plate to sand and restore a smooth
surface once the JB-Weld had cured. Certainly better than it was. However, I
used the sealant that came in the gasket set- not sure why you would not
want to. Is the sealant in the gasket set inferior? What gives?
Also, according to Boston Bob, if you do not disturb the cylinder barrels,
then replacing the inner o-rings is not necessary. Although difficult NOT to
disturb them a little, anyone have a failure in this area (nearest the
crankshaft) after a job like this?
Regards, Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "Frank Condelli" <RAlanen@AOL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2002 2:40 AM
Subject: Re: leaky head gasket question again
In a message dated 4/2/2002 10:55:59 PM Eastern Standard Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:
> JB Weld in the head pits? This really works? How many others on this
> list have used this technique?
>
I have done this numerous times and it works ! My personal '87 Westy
was done six years ago and still no leaks. The pitting cannot be too
extensive. You will be the only one who can be the judge of that unless you
send me your heads or take them to someone who has experience with this
procedure. You MUST clean the head and inside the pits REALLY well. Use a
hard bristle brush and lacquer thinner or acetone. Let the JB Weld cure
properly then sand the head level. Then use a high quality silicon head
gasket sealant like Permatex Ultra Copper or Loctite brand. DO NOT USE THE
SEALANT THAT COMES WITH THE HEAD GASKET SET ! Don't forget to remove the
cylinder barrels and replace the bottom and top 0-rings.
Cheers
Frank Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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