Pete Lewis Posted September 14, 2020 Report Share Posted September 14, 2020 having 4 gears helps !!!! judder can be other things like a bent rear engine plate and diff front mounts gone soft endless options Ha Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Posted September 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 Oh dear. I don't like the look of that at all. Right behind the water pump at the front of the head. Head gasket gone? 5B43CE76-2959-411A-838E-F459B18E2288.mov Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerH Posted September 27, 2020 Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 Hi Paila, the best fix is to get the head off and see what is actually going on. However it may be worth putting some leak sealer in the system. Kseal is recommended by many TR owners. However some folk don;t like it. Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Posted September 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 3 minutes ago, RogerH said: Hi Paila, the best fix is to get the head off and see what is actually going on. However it may be worth putting some leak sealer in the system. Kseal is recommended by many TR owners. However some folk don;t like it. Roger I'll put the egg back in the fridge then. What's the downside of K-Seal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johny Posted September 27, 2020 Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 Theres definitely no way its running down from the water pump seal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Posted September 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 3 minutes ago, johny said: Theres definitely no way its running down from the water pump seal? I cleaned it up as much as i could and i don't think so. It's bubbling out of there. I've ordered a new pump anyway as it's making a horrible noise. Even after greasing it so much it was glooping on the floor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Posted September 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 I've ordered some K seal too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johny Posted September 27, 2020 Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 wasnt there talk of an Italian tune up previously - were you a bit over enthusiastic? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Posted September 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 Just now, johny said: wasnt there talk of an Italian tune up previously - were you a bit over enthusiastic? It was my trip down to Weymouth. Maybe I was a little too keen to see the sea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johny Posted September 27, 2020 Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 Ha, of course you could try retorquing the head bolts a little although the MK1 head does need the manifold off to do it completely☹️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Posted September 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 1 minute ago, johny said: Ha, of course you could try retorquing the head bolts a little although the MK1 head does need the manifold off to do it completely☹️ That's annoying. I saw there's no way to get a spanner on the one at that end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johny Posted September 27, 2020 Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 well nothing lost tightening any local ones you can get to as long as you dont over do it.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppyman Posted September 27, 2020 Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 This stuff works wonders Paula, even sealed my stag inlet manifold leak Cheaper than K-seal. Nothing will stop a water pump leak. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wynns-55864-Radiator-Head-Gasket-Stop-Leak-325ml-Rad-Cooling-System-Additive/362383855648?_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item545fc2d020:g:c1AAAOSw8RxbRyrv&amdata=enc%3AAQAFAAACcBaobrjLl8XobRIiIML1V4Imu%2Fn%2BzU5L90Z278x5ickkBSh1VzQSTzkTiSV5EE%2FHQUWkUecH%2F1Tv0YV7zuTuM0rJgwTsTelUdOx0UY1vDlxUc5sP4NzCFxYL7ZhpmxX%2BdQT8y53Oas5wxhbSVdLMMY8EiFevsQa3u2PgTIjtzEdoPwyUa2cSJX%2FfGL1fFDATy7yXUoclp7Q%2BGfD7XpE%2FTQw5sL1dwfWq2r1AHkExT46dUIiJ0tKe74X5TXmWsocMELDM%2Fo4W6Zu36SCJ7E1e8bOY0nHPZJx04T8KY12ztg%2FNv3J8tBDWMIPLXV0kpU0MP97HHxiZS7Szi7NzHgevM%2BS3%2FXnNPllGYPayusGzcAO9HqfJ8L9ZnvphIeeGzuRTCk3PVLQ9J31GLxU7Wj63j0DnrDijLs7c0z%2BnefSxxjqXoJG1ey00Hdg3wUzXmS6WQJDW%2FvaTVZMpU7X6uaJpcWLDo%2FhZ2zd2Sk5GYn4JoUmilhrM0U6huRf%2FNEfcpDNO8ZVFTZ%2Bql3uweZuQCY8DhynY4hp1xhGq7uSUGxsEd%2Bv3FMG%2FdOd1um0YaLgVOhSwfqSZvaS%2FSPd%2B%2B3SqXhmG4oqWNmp4jn79hjbyP1cibCfN0PDZD%2FS3L0t%2BF%2FKpbcmUisFH0TzWIGomjvPg4UuZRtLTjjlh2%2BeCiyMDuA7U9Y1QNUZMGSbYUcwEj2CC4JbrZ4UBto%2B6MSNUuI3njVYQrUh6CwlvOPTkagBlcMX9TnvUBDP2Im%2F2xd%2BTAhsodGi62piQM6LgWrrqBshC3uM%2FgnLCk8%2FNoCLhp6ktpmBMNBjrZrK63e45FT%2F%2Bw3MRxUDkCA%3D%3D|cksum%3A362383855648dd80e73f2d0947bda136c2b910abad92|ampid%3APL_CLK|clp%3A2334524 Tony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Posted September 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 1 minute ago, poppyman said: This stuff works wonders Paula, even sealed my stag inlet manifold leak Cheaper than K-seal. Nothing will stop a water pump leak. Tony. What stuff? I've ordered the K seal already. £11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppyman Posted September 27, 2020 Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 1 minute ago, Paula said: What stuff? I've ordered the K seal already. £11 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wynns-55864-Radiator-Head-Gasket-Stop-Leak-325ml-Rad-Cooling-System-Additive/362383855648?_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item545fc2d020:g:c1AAAOSw8RxbRyrv&amdata=enc%3AAQAFAAACcBaobrjLl8XobRIiIML1V4Imu%2Fn%2BzU5L90Z278x5ickkBSh1VzQSTzkTiSV5EE%2FHQUWkUecH%2F1Tv0YV7zuTuM0rJgwTsTelUdOx0UY1vDlxUc5sP4NzCFxYL7ZhpmxX%2BdQT8y53Oas5wxhbSVdLMMY8EiFevsQa3u2PgTIjtzEdoPwyUa2cSJX%2FfGL1fFDATy7yXUoclp7Q%2BGfD7XpE%2FTQw5sL1dwfWq2r1AHkExT46dUIiJ0tKe74X5TXmWsocMELDM%2Fo4W6Zu36SCJ7E1e8bOY0nHPZJx04T8KY12ztg%2FNv3J8tBDWMIPLXV0kpU0MP97HHxiZS7Szi7NzHgevM%2BS3%2FXnNPllGYPayusGzcAO9HqfJ8L9ZnvphIeeGzuRTCk3PVLQ9J31GLxU7Wj63j0DnrDijLs7c0z%2BnefSxxjqXoJG1ey00Hdg3wUzXmS6WQJDW%2FvaTVZMpU7X6uaJpcWLDo%2FhZ2zd2Sk5GYn4JoUmilhrM0U6huRf%2FNEfcpDNO8ZVFTZ%2Bql3uweZuQCY8DhynY4hp1xhGq7uSUGxsEd%2Bv3FMG%2FdOd1um0YaLgVOhSwfqSZvaS%2FSPd%2B%2B3SqXhmG4oqWNmp4jn79hjbyP1cibCfN0PDZD%2FS3L0t%2BF%2FKpbcmUisFH0TzWIGomjvPg4UuZRtLTjjlh2%2BeCiyMDuA7U9Y1QNUZMGSbYUcwEj2CC4JbrZ4UBto%2B6MSNUuI3njVYQrUh6CwlvOPTkagBlcMX9TnvUBDP2Im%2F2xd%2BTAhsodGi62piQM6LgWrrqBshC3uM%2FgnLCk8%2FNoCLhp6ktpmBMNBjrZrK63e45FT%2F%2Bw3MRxUDkCA%3D%3D|cksum%3A362383855648dd80e73f2d0947bda136c2b910abad92|ampid%3APL_CLK|clp%3A2334524 Sorry Paula, this stuff. K-seal you got is a good price though, use that Tony. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NonMember Posted September 27, 2020 Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 I'm one of the "really don't like K-seal" brigade. I had a leaky Mk1 Vitesse engine (small crack in the block, in fact) and it just made things worse. It might work for your tiny dribble but I wouldn't bet on it. Manifold off and re-torque the head nuts would be my recommendation, followed by a new head gasket if that doesn't do it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Posted September 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 1 minute ago, NonMember said: I'm one of the "really don't like K-seal" brigade. I had a leaky Mk1 Vitesse engine (small crack in the block, in fact) and it just made things worse. It might work for your tiny dribble but I wouldn't bet on it. Manifold off and re-torque the head nuts would be my recommendation, followed by a new head gasket if that doesn't do it. I like the fact i can easily see the leak. If the K-seal doesn't do it i'll do a proper job, maybe even get the head checked if that has to come off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted September 27, 2020 Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 Ive got some spare 1600head gaskets you could back of 1/2 each nut and re pull them but the 1600 uses a thin steel shim gasket its not very compressable washers do deform and you loose head clamping torque and the down side to K seal is it doesnt taste anything like EGG Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppyman Posted September 27, 2020 Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 1 minute ago, Pete Lewis said: Ive got some spare 1600head gaskets you could back of 1/2 each nut and re pull them but the 1600 uses a thin steel shim gasket its not very compressable washers do deform and you loose head clamping torque and the down side to K seal is it doesnt taste anything like EGG Pete Can't say i've tried k-seal after a dodgy curry Pete? Tony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted September 27, 2020 Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 just get a montezuma's torque wrench Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Posted September 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 3 minutes ago, Pete Lewis said: just get a montezuma's torque wrench Pete It won't last long enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Posted September 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 I've still got the one Prince Charles bought me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted September 27, 2020 Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 thats a bit flash ...........were you fixing his car ????? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daverclasper Posted September 28, 2020 Report Share Posted September 28, 2020 Did Charlie take over the Duke of Edenborough Award scheme, thingy?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted September 28, 2020 Report Share Posted September 28, 2020 Edenborough? Isn't that the capital of Scawtlaund? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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