My engine swap was nearly complete when in the space of 20 mins i managed to strip the threads of my sump plug and discovered a leak from the passenger side rubber head gasket.
Does anyone know the pitch of the threads on a sump plug so i can get a helicoil? Also if i replace the rubber head gasket do i need to do the other compression metal gaskets at the top of the piston barrels?
Cheers
Dave
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Cant remember what the thread is.. could be M14x1.. or 1.5......
How much is the rubber leaking? an occasional drip isnt a big issue, but running out when cold is!!! allways a major problem with a SH engine!!! you never know until its in!!!
You cannot just do the rubber gskt, the barrels will prob be stuck in the heads too.. so a pain to do.. Oh, and thats ok if a head stud doesnt snap when undoing/tightening... if its an occasinal drip.. better to leave it and keep an eye on it..
How much is the rubber leaking? an occasional drip isnt a big issue, but running out when cold is!!! allways a major problem with a SH engine!!! you never know until its in!!!
You cannot just do the rubber gskt, the barrels will prob be stuck in the heads too.. so a pain to do.. Oh, and thats ok if a head stud doesnt snap when undoing/tightening... if its an occasinal drip.. better to leave it and keep an eye on it..