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While my cylinder head gently weeps
Posted: Wed Jul 31, 2013 1:29 pm
by mickeytwonames
Apologies to George Harrison (RIP). What is the max you can/should torque a 948cc leaded cylinder head down to at temperature. I have mine at 44 ft lbs cold - there is still a slight weepage - seepage of oil?
Many thanks
Mickey
Re: While my cylinder head gently weeps
Posted: Wed Jul 31, 2013 2:21 pm
by Matt
Use it torqued at 44 and keep an eye on it. Depending what gasket type you have it may well stop on its own
Re: While my cylinder head gently weeps
Posted: Wed Jul 31, 2013 5:44 pm
by chrisryder
...I look at the waterpump, and notice it's turning...
Is it weeping water or oil? Oil only comes up to the head behind the bypass hose (roughly).
Re: While my cylinder head gently weeps
Posted: Thu Aug 01, 2013 3:09 pm
by mickeytwonames
We'll have the whole song in a mo
Re: While my cylinder head gently weeps
Posted: Sun Aug 04, 2013 6:30 pm
by JOWETTJAVELIN
The copper gaskets are without doubt the gaskets to use. Fitted originally, of course, they do the job. I found the composite ones don't last long.