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liam.mccaffrey - 26/9/04 at 09:28 PM

got 216 done easy 70K

lost about 1/2 pint of water in 2 days
gasket may have gone (Probably)
will a gesket failure on a k show up on a compression test?

should i get it done now and out the way with

Mikey G - 26/9/04 at 09:35 PM

quote:
Originally posted by liam.mccaffrey
will a gesket failure on a k show up on a compression test?


Not neccesarily, could have gone into the oilway's or bolt hole's or even to open air.
Check the oil for usual mayonaise, check the water pipes for lots of pressure even when cold, and obviously leaks.If it is gone into a combustion chamber you may get lots of steam through the exhaust.

Good luck

Mike

zilspeed - 26/9/04 at 09:37 PM

One of my workmates had a 214. His gasket failure was shown initially by a loss of water - half of what you describe.
These engines are so easily cooked.

theconrodkid - 26/9/04 at 09:37 PM

there is a steel pipe that goes onto water pimp that leaks,if its head gasket it will pressue up the header tank

Hugh Paterson - 26/9/04 at 09:39 PM

Any loss of power? Had this prob with a previous car, check for emulsion on your dipstick and in the breather cap on the rocker cover. Skoosh case to whip the head off for a visual check. IMHO it will soon become apparent as it gets worse
it would be worth it to see if there is any corrosion around the water or oilways, not the first time I have had to skim the head to correct and extend the life of the top end
Shug.

liam.mccaffrey - 26/9/04 at 09:45 PM

no mayo, no exhaust steam, no loss of power


will check for leaks, could you elaborate on "pressure up header tank"

do you mean combustion pressure getting into collant system? this would happen from cold i assume?

Mikey G - 26/9/04 at 11:41 PM

The cooling system will pressurise quickly due to combustion gasses getting into cooling system, and yes this can happen from cold.

Mike

Kitlooney1000 - 27/9/04 at 08:55 AM

keep an eye on the water pump, once worn they leak around the input shaft, but only usually once every starts to cool down

DEAN C. - 27/9/04 at 10:34 PM

These heads crack internally as well,no visible signs even when head is off.
The only way to check is a pressure test at an engine builders.I've seen every one of the faults mentioned ten times each(bought nearly 400 rovers in 2 years)I hate bloody K series as some of you will have guessed from my comments before
The only good 216 was the 1989-95 Honda lump,very sweet engine.
I've always said that 60000 is the safe limit for these engines and they are not easy to cure.
DEAN