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Once I get the liners,cylinder head and all the correct seals in place (thanks for the advice on which sealant to use) and everything is correctly torqued up can I do a pressure test on the water jacket (before I put the engine back in ) If I block all the water exit points and apply a pressure test...

I still havnt quite got the hang of these forums yet, but here goes. Can anyone suggest what type of Sealants I should be using on 1.9 wbx part engine rebuild, i.e. on the top and bottom liner o rings, steel head to liner gasket, rubber head to block gasket and underneath cylinder head domed nuts. V...

I,ve got the engine out ( 1989 1.9 wbx) stripped the head, pistons and liners, now ready to rebuild, Can anybody suggest a suitable sealant (or maybe more than one type)for the following; (1) o ring seal bottom of cylinder liner to block (2) o ring seal top of cylinder liner to head (3) head gasket ...

I'm new to chat rooms / forums etc, can someone help and lead me in the right direction.
Thanks dec member no2333

Thanks for all your replies. Some further information. It is a petrol 1915cc. I think i've bled it OK, Ive followed the detailed instruction as per brickyard site. Im not losing water (under vehicle). At the moment Ive got the thermostst out (I have a new one ready to fit). The heater and all the pi...

Ill try again! Had a new engine fitted 1 year ago. Problem is expansion tank is being pressurised - which after only 1 mile from cold engine- water blown out into overflow tank and low level water light comes on, after every short trip i have to top expansion tank up. Im not losing any water its jus...

ny help will be much appreciated.
Thanks Dec.