removing the m30b35 head tommorow for a headgasket change

[535ise]

Just remembered another one, one of the bolts on the back of the head has a sealing washer.



erm and......

oil sensor
temp sensor x 2

....see what i mean about parts left over !

[BigKriss]

I think I overheated it too many times. There's about four places on the block that need attention with JB Weld. I will post pictures later before I start the work. I bought some WB Weld from ebay.com.au for aud$38 delivered and am bidding on ebay for some Nicholson 10" Mill smooth files. I've got the head back, it was aud$340, to get it tested for cracks and planed flat. I don't know how much they took off, but it seems not much. I've put the driveshaft back with a new center bearing (thanks Nick) and cleaned and tapped all the bolt holes.

Is this due to coolant issues such as infrequent changes, incorrect antifreeze, and similar? Or, this due to something else.

Not suggesting Kris has done anything wrong; just looking to understand what might be the cause of this.

[genphreak]

I've put the driveshaft back with a new center bearing (thanks Nick) and cleaned and tapped all the bolt holes.

Where are the pictures Kriss?? Hey that's great news Kriss... did they repalce the valve guides too, not that they needed it of course... I bet it looks pretty encouraging all cleaned up- hope that 'Bay stuff comes in soon eh?

PS, when you get to working on the block you might want to setup some decent lights so you can really see the finish on the block... I've got some but halogens if you need. Nick

[BigKriss]

Hi guys, still waiting for some parts to arrive. Should I replace the waterpump while i'm there, if so what is the best brand to purchase.

Do you guys know what part number this is?

[BigKriss]

Well I'm just going to use 8mm ID fuel hose on the hose outlined above. I've put Gale's banjo bolts onto the oil spray bar, changed over all the gaskets from the headgasket kit and applied JB weld this evening, most of the coolant holes along the exhaust side of the block needed them. I replaced the two fuel hoses in the engine bay that goto the intake manifold also.

[ryan roopnarine]

are you going to clean those fuel injectors while everything is apart?

[genphreak]

Well I'm just going to use 8mm ID fuel hose on the hose outlined above. I've put Gale's banjo bolts onto the oil spray bar, changed over all the gaskets from the headgasket kit and applied JB weld this evening, most of the coolant holes along the exhaust side of the block needed them. I replaced the two fuel hoses in the engine bay that goto the intake manifold also.

Nice one mate. Aren't you going to mask off the cylinders??

BTW; the injector kits are on their way. Your share is a bit less than AU$30. Of course, to be doing them properly what we need is an ultrasonic cleaner and some special cleaning solution... Hmmm Nick

[BigKriss]

Ryan I'm not going to get the injectors cleaned. I asked at a shop to do it, they said something like aud$30 each for them to clean them while they are out. I broke a small bit of the pintle caps on two of the injectors when installing new o-rings on the top of the injector, so Nick found these fuel injector service kits on ebay.

[genphreak]

Also how do I prepare the block. I was going to get the gasket debris off with a razor, will this be good enough?

My guess would be yes, and very fine emery paper after that- with it all masked off that is. Then a go with the mill smooth file, but it's very hard with the block in the car- you'll need to setup a filing cabinet and so on beside the fender to lie on so you don't screw up your back and can get the job done properly. Did you get the files btw?

[632 Regal]

fiveomotorsports sells new as much as cleaning them, if you didnt have a prob before chances are you aint going to have a problem now.

Ryan I'm not going to get the injectors cleaned. I asked at a shop to do it, they said something like aud$30 each for them to clean them while they are out. I broke a small bit of the pintle caps on two of the injectors when installing new o-rings on the top of the injector, so Nick found these fuel injector service kits on ebay.