4AGTE Head Gasket

[cri_ag]

i played the o-ring game as well with my first block, i ended up ditching it, machining up a new block (without o-rings) and putting all my gear into it. use a cometic mls gasket and arp stud kit with no dramas as yet running it up to 20psi.

[30psi 4agte]

Well we'll see what happens. Looks like the phucking motor is coming out ...AGAIN! O well better bolt in that 7agte instead.

Well...... id prob remove the o-rings from the block and leave the grooves there. Get a decent MLS gasket and just fit that.

If the reciever grooves in the block from the o-rings line up with the bead/ raised groove of the gasket it could actually work in your favour......... kinda like having the o-ring part of the gasket now

If it doesnt line up all could go pear shaped ...... fingers crossed for you bro,

[YLD-16L]

Cuzzo, Shaun's 4AGTE wagon has the reciever grooves in the block with no o-rings and has just run a MLS for near on the last 100,000km with no issues.

Initially it was going to be o-ringed with a copper gasket but things changed at the end of the build.

[Cuzzo]

Hmm wat to do...

[YLD-16L]

Hmm wat to do...

Check head and block surface with straight edge.

Resurface if necessary.

Fit MLS or OEM gasket correctly.

Enjoy.

[dfunkt]

what was that 7agte comment about?? you have a built 7agte already?

ignorining the tech details, options for you as i see them:

1. fix 4a and keep using it.
2. sell 4a as is and use 7a.
3. fix 4a then sell it and use 7a.
4. ---------
5. skiddz
5. profit

(is that accurate or is there more to the story)

[Cuzzo]

Yeah i have built a full house 7agte - was meant to be a secret though.

[dfunkt]

i guess it's just down to 2. and 3. then.....and 7ag(t)e's never stay secrets for long. if you can get the 4a fixed up for a good price, i'd be inclined to do that, otherwise part it out or sell it off as a bhg.

do you have places the rolla needs to be before putting the 7a in (assuming you can't get it in before said date)

[YLD-16L]

Yeah i have built a full house 7agte - was meant to be a secret though.

Why are you persisting with the small block motor then?