Help - The Bomb

[Bernie Benz]

> From: "Richard Tanimura" <richard at tanimuras.com>
>
> 1. I have had to change one of the plugs 3 or 4 times in as many months. The
> rubber O-ring seems to deform and then rupture causing G002000 to be sprayed
> liberally around the motor. An indication of when this is happening is that
> I hear a mechanical ticking from the servo pump - rpm dependent just like
> mechanical lifters. Anyone else see this deformation? What's the likely
> cause?
>
The O-rings sealing the X cylinder heads are subjected to a rotary squeeze
when the head is screwed into place.  If the O-ring is not well lubed with
EP grease or antisieze it may be stretched thin in some places and therefore
will be subject to failure at those thinned out places.  Lube well when
installing, hyd fluid is not sufficient.

Bernie