Date:         Tue, 19 Oct 1999 13:19:00 -0500
Reply-To:     Joel Walker <jwalker@BAMA.UA.EDU>
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From:         Joel Walker <jwalker@BAMA.UA.EDU>
Subject:      [Fwd: Re: Wind]
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I got a problem: On our 87 Syncro, yesterday I was under it
pulling the
exhaust off to replace it with a new Bus Depot replacement,
and I found that
the right side head gasket was a leaker - big time. Now I
knew I had a leak
somewhere, but I just kept putting in fluid. It hadn't been
real obvious as to
where it was coming from - but now I know. (Your probably
thinking: didn't he
see it on the drive way or in the garage? Well, I have
P-rock for both
driveway and garage.) I pulled the head off, but one of the
cylinder sleeves
came with it though I did get them to separate ok. The head
is in fair shape,
that is, the chambers are fine with no pitting; the valves
look fine; the face
isn't too pitted or chewed away. But I went ahead and bit
the bullet and
ordered another head (trying to save a little time because
of HosČ).
this fellow used to be on the list and would like some
advice/answers ... if you just reply-to, it'll go to him
(not me). or you can mail him direct at
macpine@earthlink.net.
     joel
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I got two questions: 1.) how and with what do you use to
reinstall the
cylinder sleeve over the piston/rings while working in such
a small area? 2.)
do you know where I can find and purchase a Used but good
condition rocker arm
or assembly as it looks like #1's intake was wearing badly
on the tappet end?

 So if you would maybe post this for me and have
them respond private and to the List (so others could
benefit as well) that
would be great. Thanks In Advance!

Tyrone
Big Pine Key, FL