Headgasket question?

joebuffalo · 10-20-2005, 01:58 PM

Thanks Supragirl!. I know NOW about the 72 ft lbs on the head. (A little late unfortunately!) The compression check was done after the car had sat about an hour or so and then whatever time to take everything off to get to the plugs.

What exactly do you mean by getting a block check?

mrnickleye · 10-20-2005, 11:51 PM

The mechanic will use a special chemical and testing apperatus to test the cooling system for combustion chamber gasses leaking into the coolant.

In our cars, this will most likely mean a BHG. Usually not a cracked head. Most heads can be cleaned up and resurfaced and reused.

Also, I almost missed this thread. You should ask questions on the model specific, or general section of the forum.

joebuffalo · 10-21-2005, 01:46 PM

Thanks Mr. nickleye. I am a newbie to the forum. I assure you I will do better next time!! Thanks for the response.

10-20-2005, 11:51 PM	#2
mrnickleye 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mojave Desert, Calif. Posts: 1,705	The mechanic will use a special chemical and testing apperatus to test the cooling system for combustion chamber gasses leaking into the coolant. In our cars, this will most likely mean a BHG. Usually not a cracked head. Most heads can be cleaned up and resurfaced and reused. Also, I almost missed this thread. You should ask questions on the model specific, or general section of the forum. Last edited by mrnickleye; 10-21-2005 at 12:02 AM.

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10-20-2005, 01:58 PM	#1
joebuffalo Stock Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: memphis Posts: 17	Thanks Supragirl!. I know NOW about the 72 ft lbs on the head. (A little late unfortunately!) The compression check was done after the car had sat about an hour or so and then whatever time to take everything off to get to the plugs. What exactly do you mean by getting a block check?

10-21-2005, 01:46 PM	#3
joebuffalo Stock Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: memphis Posts: 17	Thanks Mr. nickleye. I am a newbie to the forum. I assure you I will do better next time!! Thanks for the response.