B20 VTEC Headgasket leak on fresh rebuild
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B20 VTEC Headgasket leak on fresh rebuild
i started my car up two days ago. after letting it run i did not notice any leaks. today i went back and let it run and gave it a few revs and noticed a few drops out of the corner in the front under the VTEC solenoid. remember that this is a fresh rebuild (head was resurfaced, all seals replaced. ARP head studs.. etc)
maybe you guys have a solution to this problem? btw my dowels are lined up, my gasket is on the correct way, and i have a Cometic 84.5mm head gasket (my bore size). the car will be boosted soon but im breaking it in NA. car does not overheat by any means and has a smooth idle. my only problem is this small leak. I will take pictures tonight
maybe you guys have a solution to this problem? btw my dowels are lined up, my gasket is on the correct way, and i have a Cometic 84.5mm head gasket (my bore size). the car will be boosted soon but im breaking it in NA. car does not overheat by any means and has a smooth idle. my only problem is this small leak. I will take pictures tonight
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Re: B20 VTEC Headgasket leak on fresh rebuild
Which dowel pin setup did you use? Golden Eagle, stock (head redrilled)...?
I used a cometic headgasket on my first LSV, it leaked the exact way you're describing. Heard mixed reviews on cometic headgaskets, some say they all do it, some say they dont.
I got fed up with the oil leak (I assume you have oil leak) purchased an OEM LS headgasket, RTV'd the oil drain passages and my leak went away.
I used a cometic headgasket on my first LSV, it leaked the exact way you're describing. Heard mixed reviews on cometic headgaskets, some say they all do it, some say they dont.
I got fed up with the oil leak (I assume you have oil leak) purchased an OEM LS headgasket, RTV'd the oil drain passages and my leak went away.
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Re: B20 VTEC Headgasket leak on fresh rebuild
i re- torqued the head studs to 83 ft lbs and it seemed to get a tad better. this tiny leak is my only problem its so annoying. other than that the motor runs great
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