<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 2.2Lcivic &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">what kind of gasket were you using and also does your block use o rings?</TD></TR></TABLE>


what kind of gasket were you using(stock or cometic) and also does your block use o rings?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by r1racer &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">DAMN!!! I didn't want to hear that!!! Oh well...we'll see tomorrow when I drop it off. I though Valley was a good place...at least that's what they told me. They don't send anything to RS Motorworks now because they said they do a bad job. I'm using a OEM Metal head gasket.</TD></TR></TABLE>Are you saying that Dynamic Auto Sports is no longer using RS?
If you are not getting the help you need, I will take a look at your block.

 

I wonder if the dowels that connect the block and the head may have punctured the head gasket causing it not to seal? It happened to me, so it is possible.......

 

You have a big mistake here my friend , i have the m.i.d darton sleeves, and they have dropped me twice. So in my opinion you have a drooped sleeve , because you have the same symtoms that i had . Sleeve number 2 has sunk for 10thou.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by r1racer &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> I though Valley was a good place...at least that's what they told me. They don't send anything to RS Motorworks now because they said they do a bad job. I'm using a OEM Metal head gasket.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Looks like the machine shop in question is doing " a bad job" Not RS Machines.....If you need it done correctley please give us a call and we will be glad to help you..
How long ago did you get your block sleeved?

 

Hey 2.2Lcivic I'm using a OEM Metal head gasket and I don't know if it uses o-rings.

Earl...if no one can figure out what the hell is going on then I'll let you know. Thanks.

Reditr...what do you mean M.I.D. and what motor do you have?

RS Machines...sorry, but I'm not dissin up guys...I just sent it to Dynamics and that's what they told me and XS says they used to use you guys, but I guess they don't. If the sleeves dropped then Valley is going to pay for everything and re install the sleeves or whatever. If not I'll go to you guys...what is your turn around? Thanks.

 

XS Engineering still uses us i just got off the phone with Eric.....turnaround right now is about 2 weeks


Modified by RS Machines at 6:19 PM 12/1/2003

 

wow ive never heard anything bad about RS, I hope i dont hear any other bad things because my block is getting sleeved by u guys now... and ive tried my hardest to do everything right this time and if this motor fu*ks up im gonna be pissed lol. but i dont think i will have a problem ....also sorry to hear about your stuff man that sux im building my 4th motor and i want to do everything like u do and i believe i found one of the best shops in the bay area california now, keep us posted on what happens with you stuff

 

RS Machines....that's good. Well if I have problems I will let you know and you guys can resleeve it again and build my bottom end back together I guess. Who am I talking with? I will ask for you if I have to take it to you. Thanks.


Joe

 

No No nothing bad just trying to help a customer out......

 

find out whats wrong yet??

 

I am having the same problem...My coolant system is pressurizing and making it spit up through the radiator.

I have the RS open deck sleeves, and ive used both types of Cometic head gaskets, and now im about to try a factory overbore. I hope that will solve my problem. Im also gonna crank down my head studs to 85 ft lbs.

PS: my block is supposedly new, so i highly doubt the sleeve is dropped in mine, and my head is fresh from the machine shop.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SIReg9 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> Im also gonna crank down my head studs to 85 ft lbs.</TD></TR></TABLE>

let me know how this turns out, it's my next option also...

 

The car is still at the shop...I don't think the mechanic took it apart yet. I will update everyone what is wrong wit it. Thanks.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TurboDANDEE &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

let me know how this turns out, it's my next option also...</TD></TR></TABLE>BE CAREFUL. It is very likely that you will warp your head by over tightening it. You need to fix the problem, not use a bigger hammer.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by earl &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">BE CAREFUL. It is very likely that you will warp your head by over tightening it. You need to fix the problem, not use a bigger hammer.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I have heard Earl and Endyn recommend 5lbs over stock.

 

if your using ARP Studs it said to tighten it to 80 foot pounds with the molly lube.

 

If you have a problem, tightening the head bolts tighter will not fix it. In fact, it could make it worse. You are not making enough boost or power to be lifting the head. Sorry, I won't bug you about this any more.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SIReg9 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I am having the same problem...My coolant system is pressurizing and making it spit up through the radiator.

I have the RS open deck sleeves, and ive used both types of Cometic head gaskets, and now im about to try a factory overbore. I hope that will solve my problem. Im also gonna crank down my head studs to 85 ft lbs.

PS: my block is supposedly new, so i highly doubt the sleeve is dropped in mine, and my head is fresh from the machine shop.</TD></TR></TABLE>

that sounds like a head gasket to me.. i have seen people use the wrong headgasket and the coolant in the rad shoot up very high when they try to bleed it..

 

Ok Ok....let me ask you guys something. When they built the block they had to overbore it my .020 does that mean I have to bore the gasket too? Sorry if this is a stupid noobie question. Thanks.

 

I just found out what happened...ALL my sleeves dropped!!! I HATE VALLEY MACHINE. How the F*CK can sleeves drop. I never heard of that in my life. Oh well. Now I need to re sleeve it and re build the whole motor again. Wish me luck!

 

poor machine work=dropped sleeves

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ninesecteg &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">poor machine work=dropped sleeves</TD></TR></TABLE>That sums it up.
This is why you only want to deal with the major players.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by r1racer &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I just found out what happened...ALL my sleeves dropped!!! I HATE VALLEY MACHINE. How the F*CK can sleeves drop. I never heard of that in my life. Oh well. Now I need to re sleeve it and re build the whole motor again. Wish me luck!</TD></TR></TABLE>If the sleeves only dropped a few thousandths, just surface the block.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ninesecteg &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">poor machine work=dropped sleeves</TD></TR></TABLE>

Man that sucks, hopefully its only a few thousandths so you can surface the block like Earl said.