[s-cars] Head gasket finished.

chris chambers fastscirocco_2000 at yahoo.com
Wed Aug 18 11:15:22 EDT 2004


Bill,

This link is to a pic on TJM's site that shows the correct installation
of the BPV.

http://www.sjmautotechnik.com/trouble_shooting/ecupic/bypass.jpg

HTH

Chris

PS sad to report I don't think I can make S-fest

--- Bill Mahoney <wmahoney at disk.com> wrote:

> Okay well then..  head gasket and timing belt DONE!  ($1,700, I
> supplied
> the parts)
> 
> Given this is no easy job and I certainly lacked time and know how, I
> thought this not too bad a price.
> 
> My mechanic was amazed at the torque needed to get the crank bolt off
> (bent one breaker bar) and said the seal would have been near
> impossible
> without the head off.  Also reported no signs of detonation (thank
> you
> uncle bob.)  
> 
> Car still runs good as ever, but there is a slight chirping when I
> let
> off the gas.. though it seems to be getting less and less.  I thought
> it
> may be a backwards installed BPV but I forget which way that is
> suppose
> to go.  Or maybe just a squeaky belt?  Any ideas?
> 
> I'll bring the old defective gasket to sfest for show n tell.
> 
> I now realize that I still have a way lot of stuff to do before
> heading
> east next Tuesday.
> 
> Cheer's
> 
> Bill m
> 
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