leaking sleeve-head

KKV270 · Post by **KKV270** » Mon Sep 14, 2015 4:19 pm

Hi.
I have just concluded a rebuild that cranked so well (half kick).
Now, only challenge, my cylinder 4 leaks between the sleeve-head mating point.
I'd noticed this, tried fitting a metal gasket which reduced it but not eliminated the problem.
Kindly advice on options I could consider doing....paper gasket? Grind the head?

Thanks.

1300 · Post by **1300** » Mon Sep 14, 2015 5:40 pm

Hello, if you can get some valve lapping compound pull head and cylinder (sleeve), apply compound on top of cylinder and rotate 90 degrees back and forth on head until there is an even ring in the combustion chamber. Clean all traces of compound before reassembly. I would do the number three also since you will have the head off. Hope this helps, Casey

KKV270 · Post by **KKV270** » Tue Sep 15, 2015 12:25 am

Thanks. Will do just that....and info on results.

KKV270 · Post by **KKV270** » Thu Sep 17, 2015 9:22 am

Hi 1300.
Thank you for your advice. It has worked. Really grateful.
Cheers.

1300 · Post by **1300** » Thu Sep 17, 2015 8:30 pm

I'm glad it worked. Good luck, Casey

darzoom · Post by **darzoom** » Fri Sep 18, 2015 7:59 am

yeah!!!!