Cylinder/ head leak??
07-20-2002, 12:30 AM
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Cylinder/ head leak??
I removed the #3-4 cylinder head to remove a broken spark plug. The engine's back in, with Webers on and running. I think I have a leak between the cyl and the head, near #3. Is there a way to re-torque the head while the engine's in the car? And what are the "sealing rings" in my 914 book. I didn't see any when I took the head off.... I think. And Pelican doesn't list 'em as a part.
Hmmm... Got any ideas?
Hmmm... Got any ideas?
07-22-2002, 11:54 AM
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1st yes you can retorque the head while in the car BIG PITA.
2nd Are you sure it is the head/cylinder joint? More often then not it is the header to exhaust port seal. I fixed mine by filing the tube flat and square then used new copper ring of course and coated both mating surfaces with permatex ultra copper.
2nd Are you sure it is the head/cylinder joint? More often then not it is the header to exhaust port seal. I fixed mine by filing the tube flat and square then used new copper ring of course and coated both mating surfaces with permatex ultra copper.
