I went ahead and pulled the head on my MT to get checked and order a Fel-Pro head gasket set.
I got a service manual and read the proceedure on how to reassemble. I had a few questions.
1. What is the best way to clean the top of the block before reasembly? Should I clean the tops of the pistons also?
2. What are the torque settings for the exhaust manafold, water jacket and rocker arm assembly?
3. Is it best to use anything like Permitex #2 on the water jacket gaskets and bolts?
4. One of the rocker arm studs had a flat side to the bolt. I wanted to double check that it needs to be in the back hole towards the steering wheel.
5. How important is it to re-torque the head bolts after running? If important, how long do I run it before doing so? Looks like I'd have to drain the coolant, remove the water jacket and loosen/raise the rocker arm assembly again. I don't mind doing the work but don't want to ruin brand new water jacket gaskets in the process.
I am still unsure what to put on the head gasket, if anything at all. Seems like everyone I have asked has says something different. Any other tips or advice is greatly appreciated.
I got a service manual and read the proceedure on how to reassemble. I had a few questions.
1. What is the best way to clean the top of the block before reasembly? Should I clean the tops of the pistons also?
2. What are the torque settings for the exhaust manafold, water jacket and rocker arm assembly?
3. Is it best to use anything like Permitex #2 on the water jacket gaskets and bolts?
4. One of the rocker arm studs had a flat side to the bolt. I wanted to double check that it needs to be in the back hole towards the steering wheel.
5. How important is it to re-torque the head bolts after running? If important, how long do I run it before doing so? Looks like I'd have to drain the coolant, remove the water jacket and loosen/raise the rocker arm assembly again. I don't mind doing the work but don't want to ruin brand new water jacket gaskets in the process.
I am still unsure what to put on the head gasket, if anything at all. Seems like everyone I have asked has says something different. Any other tips or advice is greatly appreciated.