Re: ur-q using oil - turbo ??

[George Harrison <georgeh@iol.ie>]

Phil Payne wrote:

> It's beginning to sound like an engine problem.  Anything unusual happen in the
> valve guide job?  Head bolts renewed?  What was the result of the plug
> examination?  All cylinders the same?
> 

Hi Phil,
Checked all the plugs today...all look the same....a bit sooty.
Nothing strange to report about the valve guide job that was done.
Unless...the new stem oil seal kit came with a little plastic thingy for
all the world like a condom for a hamster!  It was after the job was
done that I found out it's purpose....it's meant to be put on to the
valve stem (covers the grooves for the collets) to protect the new stem
seal as you push the valve up thru it. 
New head bolts used on assembly, all tightened to 29ft.lb. then 43ft.lb.
then 54ft.lb. then .25 turn more with breaker bar.
I have recently noticed a slight damp patch (oil) appearing from the
head gasket just along where the engine number is stamped.  The head was
re-surfaced when it was off, just 5 thou removed.

Cheers,
George Harrison
County Kildare,
Ireland.