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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: ScottieMV6 on 18 August 2009, 20:24:53

Title: Off with its heads!
Post by: ScottieMV6 on 18 August 2009, 20:24:53

Finally (mainly thanks to help from Andy B - Thanks Andy) the heads are off the car.

Seems like I caught it as it was just starting to go so maybe lucky? Just goes to prove that compression test is not conclusive proof either way.

Anyway the rebuild will commence once I get back off my holidays.

The engine with heads removed
(http://i549.photobucket.com/albums/ii371/scottie7275/PICT0001.jpg)

Close up of number 6 cylinder showing coolant in bore
(http://i549.photobucket.com/albums/ii371/scottie7275/PICT0002.jpg)

Drivers side head gasket
(http://i549.photobucket.com/albums/ii371/scottie7275/PICT0006.jpg)

Passenger side head gasket
(http://i549.photobucket.com/albums/ii371/scottie7275/PICT0004.jpg)

Close up of (what we believe) is the culprit
(http://i549.photobucket.com/albums/ii371/scottie7275/PICT0005.jpg)

Title: Re: Off with its heads!
Post by: Elite Pete on 18 August 2009, 21:23:10

Well done old chap, just take your time, use a torque wrench and have a good holiday :y

Title: Re: Off with its heads!
Post by: Bent valve on 18 August 2009, 21:28:47

You need to get a hoover on that now and get rid of all the bits of old gasket before anything drops in the oilways. Cleanliness is most important  :y

Title: Re: Off with its heads!
Post by: Kevin Wood on 18 August 2009, 22:18:14

Well, no doubt about it. Those needed doing. :y

Kevin

Title: Re: Off with its heads!
Post by: ffcgary1 on 18 August 2009, 22:18:39

That looks like the classic symptoms of incorrect coolant levels from the previous owner, The 3,0 i broke a couple of years ago had gaskets like that when the heads were removed. the last owner had  vertually no coolant at all in the system. It might be worth changing the oil cooler while your at it that stage unless you have already done it as the grey sealant looks kinda fresh.

Title: Re: Off with its heads!
Post by: ScottieMV6 on 18 August 2009, 22:33:38

Oil cooler done about 10 miles ago Gary. Glad I took the plunge now :y

Title: Re: Off with its heads!
Post by: Andy H on 18 August 2009, 22:40:46

While it easy to access I would recommend undoing the 4 bolts that hold the breather in place so you can clean it out properly.

Title: Re: Off with its heads!
Post by: Andy B on 19 August 2009, 00:16:09

Don't forget to put your blue paper bin out on Friday! ....   ;D ;D

http://i549.photobucket.com/albums/ii371/scottie7275/PICT0006.jpg

Dod you find your Torx socket that 'we' dropped  ::)  ::)  :y  :y  :y

Title: Re: Off with its heads!
Post by: ScottieMV6 on 19 August 2009, 09:50:12

Not looked for it properly yet Andy. I will find it I am sure!

Thanks a lot for your help. If I ever get to a meet  ::) I owe you several pints! :y

Title: Re: Off with its heads!
Post by: Andy B on 19 August 2009, 09:55:45

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Not looked for it properly yet Andy. I will find it I am sure!

Thanks a lot for your help. If I ever get to a meet  ::) I owe you several pints! :y

You'd done most of the hard work before I got there.  ;)