Re: Head gasket sealer? - FIXED

Fixed the problem. The first thing that I did was recheck my leakage
testing. I came across a website that said I could check cylinder 1 & 4
together at TDC and then bring cylinder 2 to its TDC and check 2 & 3 at
the same time. WRONG. Even though the cylinder pairs have their pistons
at the top of the cylinder, one cylinder will still have a valve
slightly open enough to leak. Results after proper testing - all
cylinders are ok so the replaced head gasket is okay.

The engine was burning oil and white smoke out the exhaust big time.
When I took the head off, coolant drained into the oil pan and oil
drained into the coolant. (I still can't find the coolant drain plug
after 14 years!). I drove it to the closest Instalube and had the
coolant flushed and an oil change. Drove in under a huge cloud of smoke,
came out with out a puff.

I figure the oil level was way to high and was getting sucked up through
the PCV valve inlet which is very low in the block on this engine near
the oil pan.

The car is back together and runs like a top again. Thanks for all the
replies and helpful suggestions.

Eugene Blanchard wrote:
> 
> Hi
> 
> The head gasket blew on my 90 Honda (170,000 km) and I installed a new
> gasket which didn't seal properly. I used a leakdown tester to check.
> The car is old and not worth rebuilding the engine, I would rather
> replace it for a used one (less $$ and time). There is the possibility
> that the head or block is warped but the book says that anything over
> 0.002" warpage is too much. I don't have a straight edge that is that
> straight to measure it. The head and block are straighter then any of my
> straight edges!
> 
> The last option that I would like to try is another head gasket but this
> time use a head gasket sealer with it. Any suggestions on which sealer
> is best?
> 
> BTW I've torqued the heads down in proper sequence, in increasing torque
> steps, cleaned the block, heads, no scratches, no gouges, final clean
> with acetone.
> 
> --
> Eugene Blanchard
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-- 
Eugene Blanchard
DIY Kustom Hot Rod website http://www.therockies.ca/~blanchas/54pontiac
Collecting Automotive Chrome website
http://www.geocities.com/hood_ornaments
Fiber optic PC motherboard website http://www.geocities.com/fibermother
Using MOSFETs for H bridge website
http://www.geocities.com/fet_h_bridge/ 
Introduction to networking online book
http://www.thelinuxreview.com/howto/intro_to_networking/
Psycho Pathetic Bunny website
http://www.geocities.com/frustration_bunny/