General blown headgasket

[smokeme]

My headgasket just went on my 1000cl(my legal panda, the one with the carb problem)[}]. The engine has about 70000km and did not overheat. What are your opinions as to what should be done when i replace my gasket.

Heres my list so far:

-port/polish head
-redo valvetrain(to specksif not within tolerances)
-camshaft replacement(if there are better options)
-distribuitor oil seal(it´s been leaking since i bought it)
-clean piston crowns and check rings/cylinder for wear
-flush rad and block cooling passages

Anyone got anything to add?

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[John H]

Originally posted by smokeme
My headgasket just went on my 1000cl(my legal panda, the one with the carb problem)[}]. The engine has about 70000km and did not overheat. What are your opinions as to what should be done when i replace my gasket.

Heres my list so far:

-port/polish head
-redo valvetrain(to specksif not within tolerances)
-camshaft replacement(if there are better options)
-distribuitor oil seal(it´s been leaking since i bought it)
-clean piston crowns and check rings/cylinder for wear
-flush rad and block cooling passages

Anyone got anything to add?

The obvious:

skim head face, if not immaculate.
camshaft belt.
stretch bolts.
alternator drive belt.


P.S.

In another life, were you known as CharlesHawtrey3rd [?]

 

[smokeme]

thanx but other then the alternator drive belt it is usually done. Are there a lot of people with port matched heads on a panda? I know it´s not worth the money to pay someone else to do it unless you do it yourself.

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If you have any questions don´t be afraid, ask away. I´ll be glad to help.

 

[smokeme]

headgasket changed and a walkthrough was written complete with pics but i seem to be having a bit of trouble displaying pics lately.[}]

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If you have any questions don´t be afraid, ask away. I´ll be glad to help.