Mechanic says it’s not the head gasket.

Benesesso · 03-28-2008, 06:45 PM

I used a Felpro and it hasn't leaked again. My BHG was really very mild, no signs of heat and it was only slightly distorted. The head bolts had been retorqued ~50k miles, and it didn't leak until ~70k, so I am a believer that retorquing won't repair any early damage.

I confirmed my BHG by looking down the spark plug hole and finding a little water. Naturally it had to be #6 way in the back. I had the head resurfaced, and it was only out ~7 mils, IIRC. I just cleaned the block very well.

I think a NA engine would be a LOT easier to work on.

03-28-2008, 06:45 PM	#20
Benesesso 3" Exhaust Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 145	I used a Felpro and it hasn't leaked again. My BHG was really very mild, no signs of heat and it was only slightly distorted. The head bolts had been retorqued ~50k miles, and it didn't leak until ~70k, so I am a believer that retorquing won't repair any early damage. I confirmed my BHG by looking down the spark plug hole and finding a little water. Naturally it had to be #6 way in the back. I had the head resurfaced, and it was only out ~7 mils, IIRC. I just cleaned the block very well. I think a NA engine would be a LOT easier to work on. __________________ "You see, wire telegraph is like a very long cat. You pull his tail in New York and his head is meowing in Los Angeles. Do you understand this? Radio operates the same way: You send signals here, they receive them there. The only difference is there is no cat." A. Einstein 1988 and 1990 Turbo Supras