[Roadsters] Head Gasket Replacement

[Joe Russo]

Stan is right.  No need to remove timing cover. I was thinking changing timing cover without removing head.

My bad.

Joe






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-------- Original message --------
From: Stan Chernoff <az589 at lafn.org> 
Date:11/13/2016  9:51 AM  (GMT-05:00) 
To: Joe Russo <jrusso07 at rochester.rr.com>,John Stromgren <lutepisk at gmail.com>,Roadster List <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net> 
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Head Gasket Replacement 

It is not necessary to remove the timing cover in 
order to change the head gasket.  Head gasket 
surface on the block and the top of the timing 
cover are at the same level.  Just remove the 
nuts on the studs on the top of the timing cover.

Recommend using a late genuine Nissan gasket that 
has seals in critical areas.  Inspect head for 
corrosion near water passages.  If corrosion is 
severe it is necessary to repair head.  Do put 
engine at TDC so dowel screw on cam sprocket is at 12:00 O'clock.

I can supply new Nissan head gasket.  I also have 
new timing gear sets available with guide, tensioners, chains and sprockets.

Stan
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At 04:38 AM 11/13/2016, Joe Russo via Datsun-roadsters 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
>
>
>Sent via the Samsung Galaxy Tab® 3 Lite
>
>
>-------- 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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