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Old 25-01-2006, 10:22 AM   #1
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Default What is going on.

just wondering if you guys have any suggestions as to why a head gasket would go after 20000kms since it was last done? worped head? job not done right the first time? bolt brocken? etc
Mind yu this is a car that does approx 400km a month. and 110k on the clock
Can any on tell me what is the real cause for a head going?

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Old 25-01-2006, 10:26 AM   #2
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block not cleaned propery.
head not skimmed before being put back on.
head bolts not replaced.
head bolts not torqued correctly.

unlucky and a dodgy gasket.

this time get head skimmed, check block is square and clean 100%, use NEW au headbolts, and AU head gasket, torque per au specs.
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Old 25-01-2006, 10:30 AM   #3
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so the place i got it done in the first place didnt do there job right, i reckon.
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possibly is the case, but could just be a bad head gasket it does happen.

i would be willing to bet they did not get the head skimmed and thats why it went again.
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