Hi all
It's about time I pull the head off my 504. Is been leaking coolant from the rear welsh plugs for long enough. The radiator has a weep and the water pump has started to leak as well. Plus i've just notice that the master cylinder is weeping brake fluid....arrgh!
So it's time to get stuck into it.
Just a few quick questions -
My only concern with removing the head is disturbing the liners ans seals. Is there a trick way to removing the head without disturbing the liner seals? I have the genuine plates to bolt down onto the block once the head is removed to stop the liners from moving upwards. So I will put these on as soon as the head to removed.
I will be using a series 1 505 square port head. So the only issues I can see will be rerouting the heater hoses and working out the best position for the coolant hoses to/from heater and to/from inlet manifold and carby base.
As for parts, I have a full gasket set, 505 square port head and matching inlet manifold and water pump, plus ignition leads, new spark plugs and extenders (early 505 type).
Big questions - does the head gasket need sealant (Holymer?) and whats the best torque setting for the head bolts?
Thank you
It's about time I pull the head off my 504. Is been leaking coolant from the rear welsh plugs for long enough. The radiator has a weep and the water pump has started to leak as well. Plus i've just notice that the master cylinder is weeping brake fluid....arrgh!
So it's time to get stuck into it.
Just a few quick questions -
My only concern with removing the head is disturbing the liners ans seals. Is there a trick way to removing the head without disturbing the liner seals? I have the genuine plates to bolt down onto the block once the head is removed to stop the liners from moving upwards. So I will put these on as soon as the head to removed.
I will be using a series 1 505 square port head. So the only issues I can see will be rerouting the heater hoses and working out the best position for the coolant hoses to/from heater and to/from inlet manifold and carby base.
As for parts, I have a full gasket set, 505 square port head and matching inlet manifold and water pump, plus ignition leads, new spark plugs and extenders (early 505 type).
Big questions - does the head gasket need sealant (Holymer?) and whats the best torque setting for the head bolts?
Thank you