[Roadsters] Info: Replace gasket between head and engine block. What, how, major? Not a job for old fart?

[Gary and Cindy Ault]

Charles,

How did you determine that you have a head gasket leak?

Replacing the head gasket on a U20 is time consuming, but do-able even for 
an old fart.  There ae some potential pitfalls, like the little 10mm bolt 
which holds the upper chai nguide to the cylinder head, but you should be 
able to do it with the engine in the car.  Getting the rearmost manifold 
nuts off the studs can prove challenging.

10-4 CST doesn't really work for me, since it's during business hours.  (My 
boss has a difficult enough time getting hold of me, so your chances are 
fewer.)  I can be reached evenings after ~7:30 PM CST (Chicago area) at 
(219) 322-1923.  I can help walk you through the process.

Gary

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Charles Vanderburg" <maltamayor at windstream.net>
To: <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, December 07, 2012 4:02 PM
Subject: [Roadsters] Info: Replace gasket between head and engine block. 
What, how, major? Not a job for old fart?


> Nice little SR311.  While complete update with new parts, found leak in 
> gasket
> tween head and block at 2500-3000 rpm plus.  Anyone knows what is 
> involved?
> Big time?  Major?
> No leak at idle  .Sounds like big job!  If interest, reply or call
> 903-277-8486,  10-4 CST.
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