PeterH Posted September 24 Report Share Posted September 24 (edited) I've been getting water in number 1 cylinder. Had a misfire and noticed when I took the plugs out. I've just taken the head off and can't see anything obvious. Head and block faces look good, no damage to head gasket. I've a new head set (Payen's ) on order. Is there anything else I should check. What about cracks? I checked cylinder pressures and they were all equal and good. Edited September 24 by PeterH add Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanMi Posted September 24 Report Share Posted September 24 take the head to a good machine shop and get it crack tested, pressure tested and checked for flatness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted September 25 Report Share Posted September 25 from distant memory there can be a leak from manifold studs that penetrate the water jacket and the other is perforated manifold heating tubes having had serious problems with a payen (not payen these days many names over the door) i would never use them again yes this was a recess block 6 pot but payen is not what it used to be ( just search the net its awful) did you check the head nut torque before removal ??? Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterH Posted September 25 Author Report Share Posted September 25 I did wonder about the heated manifold, but pressurising with the garden hose It seems OK. I didn't check the torques, all the nuts were tight to undo. I though I'd get Payens gaskets as at least they are named unlike some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted September 25 Report Share Posted September 25 Payen is not what it used to be take care Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wagger Posted September 27 Report Share Posted September 27 When I owned a 1500 FWD, spark plugs began splitting the ceramic around the electrodes. Then, I noticed cream around the oil filler cap. All of the cylinder head studs were very slack. This was around 90,000 miles. I stripped and rebuilt the engine because all of the internals were covered in creamy sludge, no more water or oil problems. However, it only lasted another 30k before bottom end noises made me replace it with an 1850 Dolomite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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