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Re: [Healeys] 100-4 "M" head gasket leak

To: S and T Miller <stmiller96@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100-4 "M" head gasket leak
From: Randy Hicks <Healey100M@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 22 May 2010 19:08:13 -0400
Common leak spot on 100/4. I stopped it with the Dennis Welch Steel Head
Gasket 5 years ago on the 100 M - no leaks since.

Not cheap but well worth it.

Randy

Randy Hicks
www.austinhealey100m.com
'56 100 M
'55 BN1 Dealer Le Mans
'62 BN7 MkII
'65 BJ8
'53 MGTD
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On May 22, 2010, at 6:31 PM, S and T Miller wrote:

> I rebuilt a guys 100-4 engine a few years ago, where we converted it to "M"
> specs and .030 over. He over heated it at least once (I didn't do anything
to
> his rad.).  He now has a head gasket coolant leak (3,000 plus miles) on the
> right side of the motor.  Is there any recommendations for a replacement
head
> gasket or head gasket sealant?  I have always been one to not use any
sealant
> on head gaskets.
>
> Thanks, Shawn
>
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