[Roadsters] Head Gasket Replacement

Paul Kort paulsdatsunstuff at gmail.com
Sun Nov 13 06:12:25 MST 2016


  Some newer head gaskets recommend NOT using any sealant.  Thay come
prepared to use as is.

Paul
Ohio

On Sun, Nov 13, 2016 at 7:38 AM, Joe Russo via Datsun-roadsters <
datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net> wrote:

> Its a SRL right? Its relatively straight forward.  You have to set engine
> to TDC. You have to pull timing cover as the front part of the gasket seals
> the front edge of the timing cover.  You might consider changing chains and
> sprockets.   JT 68 on 311s has a nice aftermarket set of sprockets that I
> have used. Includes adjustable cam gear.
>
> Check your timing marks on chains and gears...compare to the shop manual.
>
> Pull intake, drop cam gearand chain. Pull head.  May need a valve job? If
> so, leave it to a proPeople say replace head bolts with new ones - or use
> aftermarket studs.
>
> Some people use spray copper sealant on gaskets. Some, like me, dont use
> sealant.
>
> Joe
>
>
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>
>
> -------- Original message --------
> From: John Stromgren via Datsun-roadsters
> Date:11/12/2016 4:46 PM (GMT-05:00)
> To: Roadster List
> Subject: [Roadsters] Head Gasket Replacement
>
> Hello, All.
>
> It has become apparent that I can't keep putting off replacing the head
> gasket - I can see the leaking around it, and we're heading into a nice
> long maintenance season up here in New England, so I might as well get to
> it.
>
> How much trouble could I get into if I've never done this before?
>
> I will say that I have pulled the engine myself, taken apart the
> transmission to get the 5th-gear "neutral" fixed, replaced the clutch, and
> got it all back together in good working order.  I have also shimmed the
> timing chain to reduce slack.  But I have never had the head off.
>
> Not that hard, or better left to the professionals?
>
> I have always appreciated this list, and the generosity of the members in
> sharing what they know.  Thanks.
>
> John
> --
> John E. Stromgren
> SRL311-14061
> Portsmouth, NH
>
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