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Getting back to the problem, it does look to me that there's a lack of gasket compression at the very point where the coolant passes from the head to the manifold. One more bolt in the right place would have done it.
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So what's it gonna be?
Drill and tap, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAB12aeI6nA or paint? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNTfJFy7xgQ
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My advice is not to mess about with Britpart aftermarket gaskets and painting. Buy genuine MGR gaskets. I always do and have never had a problem with them. Simon
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Hi Simon. I always use MGR gaskets. I've seen the result of aftermarket gaskets so I steer clear of them. I was trying to post a picture of the gaskets I intend to fit but I can't find the procedure that works.
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It is clearly necessary in this case. The evidence is in front of your eyes. Look at the seepage through the seal. It is perfectly clear that the seal is not fit for the intended job at hand. This is blatantly basic. The water permeates the gasket, which is not water proof. You don't even have to be an engineer to see that. Look at the seepage through the seal.
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RTV is the sump sealant I think? I have a tube of VW Audi D 176 404 A2 here. Its the white stuff and works really well on the sump where no gasket is present. I see in the picture the goo is black, and looks like it was used in vast amounts! Maybe a smear around the coolant port would suffice.
I'm looking at any burrs around the heads/manifold join at the moment as these may contribute to a poor seating. Isn't it a shame that just a little more could have gone into the design of these engines just to give them a longer usage before becoming unreliable? Just an ask as I'm here. I understand that we need to make a contribution to the forum before we can use picture hosting. Can someone tell me what I have to do to achieve this please! DON'T PANIC...I'VE FOUND IT!) Steve Last edited by Salad-Dodger; 13th February 2018 at 13:19.. |
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