Head gasket change
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xavier
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I will need to bite the bullet and fit a new head gasket. It is leaking oil to the outside of the motor. Does the fan and water pump have to come off when I remove the head? I have an early 323i with the acorn head stud tops, is there a better alternative to these that I should fit when putting it back together? I will get the head skimmed. The place I use does that ultra sonic dip cleaning process. Anyone used it? Is it worthwhile?
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daimlerman
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No,fan and water pump can stay on the engine.
Use the torx headed stretch bolts when re-building and follow the fitting instructions that will come with them to the letter.
Having the casting cleaned properly is always a good idea,and of course a skim is a must.Also carefully clean the top face of the block,trying not to let any rubbish drop down the water jacket!
I would expect that your oil leak is the pressure feed to the head,difficult to keep it fully oil-tight.
Use the torx headed stretch bolts when re-building and follow the fitting instructions that will come with them to the letter.
Having the casting cleaned properly is always a good idea,and of course a skim is a must.Also carefully clean the top face of the block,trying not to let any rubbish drop down the water jacket!
I would expect that your oil leak is the pressure feed to the head,difficult to keep it fully oil-tight.
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