RIBnet Forums - Search Results

		RIBnet Forums > Search Forums
Search Results

Showing results 1 to 5 of 5
Search took 0.00 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: Nos4r2

Forum: Engines & props

16 October 2006, 21:16

Replies: 13

What a mess!

Views: 3,730

Posted By Nos4r2

Leak test is probably favourite-I can't see it...

Leak test is probably favourite-I can't see it being too easy to get the exhaust cover plate off. Salt water and hot gas :eek:

If the original headgasket is in one piece it'll probably be enough...

Forum: Engines & props

16 October 2006, 19:28

Replies: 13

What a mess!

Views: 3,730

Posted By Nos4r2

Pretty much. It's worth gently dressing any...

Pretty much.

It's worth gently dressing any sharp points though-it stops hotspots and preignition.

Forum: Engines & props

16 October 2006, 18:00

Replies: 13

What a mess!

Views: 3,730

Posted By Nos4r2

Stick it back together and do a compression test...

Stick it back together and do a compression test if the bores don't look too bad. All cylinders should be within 10% max.

Forum: Engines & props

16 October 2006, 16:42

Replies: 13

What a mess!

Views: 3,730

Posted By Nos4r2

Hold that thought-I may well be wrong. Turn...

Hold that thought-I may well be wrong.

Turn the engine over and look for damage/scuffing/scoring on the bore. It may be that someone has reused the head after the rings were replaced. There's...

Forum: Engines & props

16 October 2006, 16:24

Replies: 13

What a mess!

Views: 3,730

Posted By Nos4r2

Sorry to be the bearer of bad tidings but you've...

Sorry to be the bearer of bad tidings but you've blown your rings. You're going to need a rebore.
The damage (particularly that shape of pitting) is what happens when they come up into the...

Showing results 1 to 5 of 5

All times are GMT. The time now is 22:56.