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

[Oudesluys]

If the car has overheated you have a big chance that you have to shave 
the head again. Also check for cracks, as I think these heads are prone 
to cracks. Always fit a cilinder head dry on these cast iron lumps.
Only in some applications in mainly alloy block engines with separate 
steel liners some sealant is used between the outer edge of the 
block/gasket/head.
Kees Oudesluijs

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
>
> The Millers
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