Ditto Gasketworks
> Date: Sun, 23 May 2010 00:12:20 -0700
> From: rrengineer@dslextreme.com
> To: stmiller96@hotmail.com
> CC: healeys@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100-4 "M" head gasket leak
>
> Try Cometic gasket. They list a solid copper one for the 100. You can
also
> order it an any thickness you need if you want change the CR. The solid
> copper gasket requires flat mating surfaces of 50RA or smoother. The
> instructions also require you to coat both sides with a gasket sealer such
> as Gasgacinch or something comparable, but just normal torque
specifications
> are called for.
>
> http://www.cometic.com/default.aspx
>
> No financial interest, just a satisfied customer.
> Mike MacLean
> 56 BN2
> 60 An5
>
> On Sat, May 22, 2010 at 3:31 PM, S and T Miller
<stmiller96@hotmail.com>wrote:
>
> > I rebuilt a guys 100-4 engine a few years ago, where we converted it to
"M"
> > specs and .030 over. He over heated it at least once (I didn't do
anything
> > to
> > his rad.). He now has a head gasket coolant leak (3,000 plus miles) on
the
> > right side of the motor. Is there any recommendations for a replacement
> > head
> > gasket or head gasket sealant? I have always been one to not use any
> > sealant
> > on head gaskets.
> >
> > Thanks, Shawn
> >
> > The Millers
> > "British Car Nuts"
> >
> > 1957 Austin Healey 100-6 BN4 35299
> >
> > 1959 Austin Healey 100-6 BN4 77219
> >
> > 1964 MGB 40841
> >
> > 1960 Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite AN5 34351
> >
> > "Always drive them, but remember each drive in an antique car is a test
> > drive."
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