Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2003 12:22:02 -0800
Reply-To: gary hradek <hradek@YAHOO.COM>
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From: gary hradek <hradek@YAHOO.COM>
Subject: repeatedly blowing head gasket
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Mark and Ken,
I would give some serious thought before
putting in still another head gasket. I think the
speed of the failure suggests a problem that may be
beyond the capacity of even jb weld. Minor pitting
should not fail so soon. Maybe Mark can provide a
picture of his head at some point. Mark, I admire
your efforts and the ability to stick with it. It
just might be time to toss in the towel on this head.
regards gary
Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2003 08:18:01 -0500
From: Kenneth Wilford <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: repeatedly blowing head gasket
This is headgasket replacement 101. You MUST repair
the pits in the
case sealing surface before you put on the new head
gasket. I use JB
Weld. Clean the pitted area with brake cleaner and
some sand paper.
Fill in the pits with JB Weld and let it cure
overnight. The next day
sand it smooth and back down to the same level as the
aluminum case.
While you are at it, feel around on the case lip
(where the headgasket
sits) and see if you feel any sharp spots. Sand these
a little to
smooth them out. This should fix your problem. (need
me to send
another gasket?)
Thanks,
Ken Wilford
John 3:16
http://www.vanagain.com
Phone: 856-327-4936
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----- Original Message -----
From: Mark Vermillion <markvermillion@EARTHLINK.NET>
Date: Sunday, March 16, 2003 4:23 pm
Subject: repeatedly blowing head gasket
> All-
>
> I have a 87' GL that has a recurrent problem with
the pass. side
> head gasket. Problem is, it won't stay intact. I
just replaced it
> for the fourth time, and got approximately 5 miles
out of it. This
> is the "short" record. The previous gasket went 5k
miles. The one
> before that was good for 500. I don't remeber how
far the first
> went.
>
> The gaskets are splitting from what would appear to
be the back,
> or water jacket side. They happen on the same corner
each time:
> lower rear. There is some pitting on the water
jacket in this
> area, but it not the only area with pits. I tried
putting a little
> sealant to fill the pits... maybe that wasn't such a
good idea.
>
> Anyway, any advice or comments would be appreciated.
I'm about
> ready to push the thing into the Susquehanna.
>
>
> Mark
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