O-ringing really worth it??
12-28-2004, 12:04 AM
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O-ringing really worth it??
Well, I have blown 2 headgaskets in the last 2 weeks, and I don't know what to do, this has me scrathing my head in confusion.
I have heard about o-ringing the block, and I have heard about o-ringing the head. I found out from my old boss today that to o-ring the block, it has to be fully dissasembled. But he told me that I could just o-ring the head without fully dissasembling it, and it would serve the same purpose. He has never steered me in the wrong direction, I just want to get some opinions.
Also, what type of headgasket would you prefer with an o-ringed head?
Any help would be appreciated, thanks in advance
I have heard about o-ringing the block, and I have heard about o-ringing the head. I found out from my old boss today that to o-ring the block, it has to be fully dissasembled. But he told me that I could just o-ring the head without fully dissasembling it, and it would serve the same purpose. He has never steered me in the wrong direction, I just want to get some opinions.
Also, what type of headgasket would you prefer with an o-ringed head?
Any help would be appreciated, thanks in advance
12-28-2004, 12:06 AM
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Re: O-ringing really worth it?? (BoostedJeff)
BTW, the setup is a dart sleeved b16a, precision SC61, running an average of 20psi on pump gas, 24-25 on race.
12-28-2004, 12:26 AM
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Re: O-ringing really worth it?? (ek9800)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ek9800 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">bumpp...help jeff solve his problemmmm so he can keep the beast on the road </TD></TR></TABLE>
Please, someone help before i run my car off a cliff
</TD></TR></TABLE>Please, someone help before i run my car off a cliff
12-28-2004, 12:36 AM
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Re: O-ringing really worth it?? (This One)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by This One »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I HATE o-rings</TD></TR></TABLE>
you'r a lot of help...care to explain sir
you'r a lot of help...care to explain sir
12-28-2004, 12:42 AM
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Re: O-ringing really worth it?? (This One)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by This One »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I HATE o-rings</TD></TR></TABLE>
I would like to know why? I have heard pretty ok things about copper o-rings
I would like to know why? I have heard pretty ok things about copper o-rings
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12-28-2004, 12:45 AM
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Re: O-ringing really worth it?? (BoostedJeff)
Just so many projects ive worked on, If they arent done properly they can be a pain in the ***.. and its hard to fine someone who know what they are doign with them.....
If your set on doing it, start with the head, leave the block alone.
get a copper gasket and do what you gotta do, just have fun getting it to seal....
If your set on doing it, start with the head, leave the block alone.
get a copper gasket and do what you gotta do, just have fun getting it to seal....
12-28-2004, 12:55 AM
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Re: O-ringing really worth it?? (This One)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by This One »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Just so many projects ive worked on, If they arent done properly they can be a pain in the ***.. and its hard to fine someone who know what they are doign with them.....
If your set on doing it, start with the head, leave the block alone.
get a copper gasket and do what you gotta do, just have fun getting it to seal.... </TD></TR></TABLE>
Please explain the sealing problems.... i dont want to go into something that is going to cause more problems
If your set on doing it, start with the head, leave the block alone.
get a copper gasket and do what you gotta do, just have fun getting it to seal....
</TD></TR></TABLE>Please explain the sealing problems.... i dont want to go into something that is going to cause more problems
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Re: O-ringing really worth it?? (BoostedJeff)
O ringing is well good.. but meh.... there are 1000's of people that run mega boost levels and don't have a o ring'ed block. check that both surfaces are "flat" something is causing the gasket to fail..... find the problem and solve it.
Regards James
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