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Re: Headbolt leak. Beginning of the End?

Posted: 04 Feb 2019, 15:42
by Mocki
ajsimmo wrote:there may have been an element of me subconsciously thinking I might be stating the bleeding obvious, and therefore failing to describe it adequately

oh we all suffer from that at times.....

Re: Headbolt leak. Beginning of the End?

Posted: 04 Feb 2019, 16:11
by maxstu
Got bored with painting so headed down the garsge. Will start a new thread when l properly start rip fown. For now l took flywheel off, removed seal and pull out three shims. Two out of thee knackered. One bevelled and second lipped on outer edges.

Note wear marks on crank end bearing surface. Not a healthy start

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Re: Headbolt leak. Beginning of the End?

Posted: 04 Feb 2019, 17:07
by itchyfeet
Early case, early main bearing with integral thrust, four divots is normal and part of the bearing.

Knackered shims is normal too with lots of end float.

Re: Headbolt leak. Beginning of the End?

Posted: 04 Feb 2019, 17:18
by maxstu
Thanks.
Well this is going to be a mini rollercoaster ride :ok
Will start new thread thursday.

Re: Headbolt leak. Beginning of the End?

Posted: 04 Feb 2019, 17:26
by maxstu
And for the record engine number with rebuild mark and an H?

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Case separation date?
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Re: Headbolt leak. Beginning of the End?

Posted: 04 Feb 2019, 17:27
by itchyfeet
maxstu wrote: Well this is going to be a mini rollercoaster ride :ok
.

:ok

Re: Headbolt leak. Beginning of the End?

Posted: 04 Feb 2019, 17:31
by itchyfeet
Oh no not an H engine :roll:

Re: Headbolt leak. Beginning of the End?

Posted: 04 Feb 2019, 17:32
by maxstu
Go on then! Not an Elite rebuild? :rofl

Re: Headbolt leak. Beginning of the End?

Posted: 04 Feb 2019, 17:54
by itchyfeet
Best you don't know :lol:

Re: Headbolt leak. Beginning of the End?

Posted: 04 Feb 2019, 18:07
by maxstu
itchyfeet wrote:Best you don't know :lol:

Oh dear! :run .......... :lol:

Re: Headbolt leak. Beginning of the End?

Posted: 04 Feb 2019, 18:36
by itchyfeet
only jokin :D

Re: Headbolt leak. Beginning of the End?

Posted: 04 Feb 2019, 18:39
by itchyfeet
give it a good clean before splitting it.
try to do it later and more likely to get dirt inside
takes a good couple of hours to get it clean enough.

Re: Headbolt leak. Beginning of the End?

Posted: 04 Feb 2019, 20:16
by maxstu
itchyfeet wrote:give it a good clean before splitting it.
try to do it later and more likely to get dirt inside
takes a good couple of hours to get it clean enough.

Sure. Going to start fresh thread on Thursday :ok
Until then

Re: Headbolt leak. Beginning of the End?

Posted: 04 Feb 2019, 20:38
by 937carrera
itchyfeet wrote:only jokin :D

I knew you didn't know, just waited for you to admit it :rollin

Re: Headbolt leak. Beginning of the End?

Posted: 04 Feb 2019, 20:41
by itchyfeet
937carrera wrote: you're a proper wind up merchant :)


You said it :lol: