02-11-2018, 05:14 PM
1937 Ruby Saloon ARR:
Following a radiator refurb & replacement of side branch studs / gasket I added antifreeze & checked for leaks.
All appeared to be in order. However after a few days I found the sump was filling up. The antifreeze had presumeably found a low spot between the cylinder head / block / gasket where before no such problem had been experienced.
I am yet to remove the head.
As there was no leak prior to the introduction of the antifreeze will I get away with just replacing the gasket?
When replacing the gasket is a jointing compound required? I have been advised that greasing the gasket is an option which helps with future separation of the gasket from the head /block .
Some advice on the above would be greatly appreciated.
Following a radiator refurb & replacement of side branch studs / gasket I added antifreeze & checked for leaks.
All appeared to be in order. However after a few days I found the sump was filling up. The antifreeze had presumeably found a low spot between the cylinder head / block / gasket where before no such problem had been experienced.
I am yet to remove the head.
As there was no leak prior to the introduction of the antifreeze will I get away with just replacing the gasket?
When replacing the gasket is a jointing compound required? I have been advised that greasing the gasket is an option which helps with future separation of the gasket from the head /block .
Some advice on the above would be greatly appreciated.