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[Boatboy]

Further to my recent topic and posts, I think I have now put the is it / isn't it question beyond doubt.

Ran her up to temp then pulled the plugs from 2-4-6. Shone a torch into 2 and 4, saw a puddle in 4. Dipped the cylinder with rolled up kitchen roll and it came out sodden and pink. So at least now I know and can start thinking about options which as I see them are:-

1. Can it,
2. Fix it or
3. Get it fixed.

Despite it being old with unknown history, shoddy bodywork and non working a/c I'm tending towards 2 or 3, as I have already spent a fair bit (and secretly I like a car that runs well but looks crud)

Whilst it's in bits what else should I do/get done. Cam cover gaskest are a no-brainer as they leak. Belts and water pump looked newish 9 months ago but I have no hard evidence of them being changed. Condenser is corroded and probably explains where all my refrigerant has gone. Radio is out of a Cav and the tape dont work. The more I think about it, the more option 1 makes sense. 

Off to lubricate the grey cells now, but any opinions would be welcome.


Steve

[Elite Pete]

Have a crack at repairing it Steve. With the right tools a bit of know how and help from here its not that hard to do and the sence of achievement once you've done it, well its nearly as good as sex

[feeutfo]

Have a crack at repairing it Steve. With the right tools a bit of know how and help from here its not that hard to do and the sence of achievement once you've done it, well its nearly as good as sex

would it be fair to say the hardest part is removing the exhaust manifold Pete. Not done an hg yet thank god.

[Elite Pete]

No you leave it on Chris, its easier to take it off once the head has been removed.

[Bionic]

Grief m8 - sounds like you are frit of the challenge!
Get the the grey cells lubed and sort out your gear, plenty of guides and assistance for the asking on here.
As they say in the forces - dinna let the fooka grind you down, show it whose the daddy!
GudLuk

[Boatboy]

Cheers guys

Last but one time I did a head gasket was 25 years ago on a Dolomite 1850. Unfortunately, like a muppet I forget to release the timing chain tensioner on rebuild. Started fine, ticked over smoothly for 10 mins. Quick blip and the chain jumped. :-/ Shortly after came the last time I did a head gasket. 

Going to give it a day or two thinking time, but probably either get on with it or ask someone here to come and do it.


Steve

[feeutfo]

No you leave it on Chris, its easier to take it off once the head has been removed.

ah yes, simples.
so once you've done cam covers and cam belt hg is the next step in???