To see if one of the gaskets is on backwards,
http://forums.corral.net/photopost/data/500/medium/Headgasket_tip.jpg
I would use either the edelbrock performer heads or the "twisted wedge" heads
from trick flow. for either you will need new adjustable rocker arms. You can
use stock style stamped steel ones designed for the stud size that comes with
the heads or aluminum or stainless ones. I would not use any heads with intake
valves bigger than 1.9" unless they are the twisted wedge design as they may
interfere with the pistons. Yes the pistons can be notched for valve clearance
but it is a pain in the rear.
On 9/7/2008 4:57:23 PM, Sven Koch (sk-svenkoch@gmx.de) wrote:
> John and Rick,
>
> Thanks for your hints.
>
> I've checked the gaskets. Both could be seen at the front of the engine.
> I've
> checked the torque of the bolts which are not under the valve
> cover, but all have the right value.
> The sparks plugs look brown/black and white in the middle.
>
> So I tried to start the engine, the starter turned, but the the engine
> didn't come.
> After several tries it starts but after 5 min in idle it dies without
> chance to get it start again!
>
> During this this short run, I checked the pressure on the upper water
> tube and it gets harder and harder.
>
> So, before I would get the car to a compression-test, I have to find a
> reason why it won't
> start/run.
>
> If one of the head really is cracked and I need replacement i would like
> to try some performance heads (e.g. edelbrock ALU-heads).
> Has anyone experience with this??
> Which things have to be changed, too?
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Sven #2224
>
>
> John T. Blair schrieb:
> > At 10:25 AM 8/31/2008, you wrote:
> >
> > >at the moment
> there's no overheating. When I start the engine and
> > let it get
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