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Post by MiniGT5 on Sept 2, 2010 17:14:25 GMT
just because you replaced it a couple of months ago don't mean its still good now. could have been a faulty gasket or a something else more sinister.
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Post by minimalal on Sept 2, 2010 19:53:32 GMT
just because you replaced it a couple of months ago don't mean its still good now. could have been a faulty gasket or a something else more sinister. N. yup just saying it wasnt first on my list of things that couldve been wrong but anyway on the plus side i took it upon myself to change it , i know many would reccomend agaisnt this as i am a novice but its done and running now, just going to check the valve clearance as i didnt really know what i was doing but hopefully be ready for minis by the sea |
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Post by katentel on Sept 2, 2010 22:09:42 GMT
good on you for having a go.hope all is well
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Post by MiniGT5 on Sept 3, 2010 12:50:49 GMT
was the old gasket blown when you removed it?
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Post by minimalal on Sept 3, 2010 13:54:12 GMT
yer a split between the pistons
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Post by Miniböttcher on Sept 3, 2010 15:24:16 GMT
if your head gasket went that quick, your head maybe out of true, and will need reskimming to get it flat again,
i use sussex engine centre in eastbourne
he knows what he is doing and normal skims only what it needs for around £40
you may find it will go again if your head is not flat.
did you clean the 2 surfaces before putting the new gasket on
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Post by minimalal on Sept 3, 2010 15:57:59 GMT
did you clean the 2 surfaces before putting the new gasket on yes, now have water in the oil though so the cleaning begins |
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Post by Stephen on Sept 3, 2010 15:58:27 GMT
Did it blow in the same place as before?
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Post by minimalal on Sept 3, 2010 19:44:03 GMT
Did it blow in the same place as before? couldnt say as it was done by a garage, but that was caused by the thermostat i was told |
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Post by MiniGT5 on Sept 4, 2010 18:07:24 GMT
There was a bad batch of BK450s out there about a year ago so possibly could have been one of those.
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Post by delly on Sept 5, 2010 20:52:20 GMT
well done mate  its the best way to learn ,by doing it your self and with the advice of people in the club makes it a bit easyer dean is teaching me all about gear boxs at the mo cheers dean delly |
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