Date:         Thu, 1 Aug 2002 11:57:29 -0500
Reply-To:     Dave Baker <DBAKER5@KC.RR.COM>
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From:         Dave Baker <DBAKER5@KC.RR.COM>
Subject:      Head Repair Update
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I completed the head gasket repair job on the passenger side of the engine
in my 85 1.9 L and, I must say, it's a real thrill to see that side of the
engine looking so clean and shiny and DRY!

... Read about my exploits here:
http://members.fortunecity.com/davebaker1/westy/id35.htm

Still have my idle hunting problem, but the main thing I'm wrestling with is
a leak around the fuel pump where the horizontal pipe that runs from the
right head goes into the pump, sealed with simply an O ring.  Yesterday, I
pulled the pipe out and put RTV gasket maker around the O ring, then
reinserted the pipe.  Today, after it had had a chance to cure, I filled up
the expansion tank with water, and the pipe leaked just as bad if not worse
than before.  Frustrated, I pulled the pipe and put more goop around it.

Has anyone else experienced difficulties sealing this joint?  What was your
solution?

TIA.

Dave in KC
85 Westy