High Austin Healey friends,
My dismantled BJ8 engine is back with new parts from the engine builder.
Crankshaft balanced with new bearings,
Camshaft with new bearings,
New pistons fitted with oversize,
The contact surfaces of the head and body are remilled,
New Valves,
Side cover cut out for split shaft seal on rear end of the crankshaft,
All welch plugs renewed. Now will start to put the engine back together. I have a question about this:
The manual says that the head gasket is to be installed dry, i.e. without sealants such as Hylomar.
With my Triumph TR3a, however, it was stated that the head gasket should be installed with Hylomar or something similar.
What is better now? Are there any experiences? My triumph has been tight for 10 years.
Thanks Gerd
My dismantled BJ8 engine is back with new parts from the engine builder.
Crankshaft balanced with new bearings,
Camshaft with new bearings,
New pistons fitted with oversize,
The contact surfaces of the head and body are remilled,
New Valves,
Side cover cut out for split shaft seal on rear end of the crankshaft,
All welch plugs renewed. Now will start to put the engine back together. I have a question about this:
The manual says that the head gasket is to be installed dry, i.e. without sealants such as Hylomar.
With my Triumph TR3a, however, it was stated that the head gasket should be installed with Hylomar or something similar.
What is better now? Are there any experiences? My triumph has been tight for 10 years.
Thanks Gerd