Re: Head Gasket

Posted by Don Wadge on May 11, 2005 at 12:15:09 from (205.200.65.5):

In Reply to: Head Gasket posted by BUDD on May 11, 2005 at 07:34:56:

Budd,
I think you should not be over torqueing the head as you are. I suspect that in fact is your problem. The grade 8 studs may alos be an issue, I don"t know. My experience comes from a couple of (styled) AR"s that I puchased with leaking heads. I"m not certain the AR used exactly the same block as the A, but if it is not it is most likely almost identical. The AR block is not a strong block around the stud area and if overtightened will crack from the stud area in toward the cylinder. Both of the ones I had cracked at the lower center stud as I remember. If you have not cracked yours as yet it may be that it is distorting and creating an uneven surface, thus leaking. I also don"t think you need to use any sealant with a new head gasket. I"m sure there are all kinds of opinions on that though.

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