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JimCT
02-15-2010, 08:08 AM
The ambulance decided to blow a head gasket on 495 on the way home from the winter romp. At least that is what I think went. Any thoughts on the best type head gasket? thanks Jim
kevin-ct
02-15-2010, 11:56 AM
Jim, Was that you making all that smoke? LOL.
Why do you think it's the head gasket? What's happening?
Kevin
JimCT
02-15-2010, 12:04 PM
started losing power and you could hear exhaust in the carb. #1 and #2 cylinders basically dead. What do you think?
JimCT
02-15-2010, 12:06 PM
no blowbye so I dont think we holed a piston and the fact it is two cylinders makes me think gasket.
kevin-ct
02-15-2010, 03:15 PM
You can proform a compression test with all the spark plugs out, or better, a leak down test to pin point the bad cyl.
JimCT
02-15-2010, 03:19 PM
I can pull the plug wires off #1 and #2 with it running with little change. Do the same with 3&4 and it stalls.
JimCT
02-15-2010, 03:21 PM
Would your guess be head gasket? No unusual mechanical noises, just the exhaust in the intake.
kevin-ct
02-15-2010, 04:01 PM
Yes, 99% head gasket. but, do a compression test.
Les Parker
02-15-2010, 04:15 PM
Go with the fibre head gasket, when you get to it.
:thumb-up:
JimCT
02-15-2010, 04:36 PM
Thanks just what I wanted to hear. Is that the genuine LR one?
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