Good evening, I am new (again) here.
I have a lovely little 340 1.4 CVT. I am in the process of restoring her, I have had to remove a lot of rust but getting there.
I want to replace the head gasket but I am not with the car atm, I think my engine code is B14.4E does this sound about right?
Can anyone recommend a good kit.
The next issue to address is seized bolts in the drive shafts and front engine mount, what's the best way to get these undone assuming the Allen heads are stripped.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Ben
Head gasket set
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Re: Head gasket set
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Re: Head gasket set
Make sure the socket caps are fully cleaned out and use a good quality socket mounted bit, not an L shaped key. Tap it in with a hammer.
If that fails there are a number of other techniques.
Hammer on a socket that doesn't quite fit.
Cut/Grind/drill off the top of the head
Try good mole grips
Weld on a nut
Punch or chisel at the edge
viewtopic.php?f=54&t=16350
If that fails there are a number of other techniques.
Hammer on a socket that doesn't quite fit.
Cut/Grind/drill off the top of the head
Try good mole grips
Weld on a nut
Punch or chisel at the edge
viewtopic.php?f=54&t=16350
1980 345 DL_______1987 360 GLE (project car restored to GLT spec and B230FT'd)
1984 360 GLT______1987 360 GLT
1983 360 GLS______1989 360 GLE
1985 340 GL_______1986 340 1.4
1985 360 GLS______1995 940 SE 2.3 Turbo Estate (daily)
1987 340 GL 1.7
1984 360 GLT______1987 360 GLT
1983 360 GLS______1989 360 GLE
1985 340 GL_______1986 340 1.4
1985 360 GLS______1995 940 SE 2.3 Turbo Estate (daily)
1987 340 GL 1.7
Re: Head gasket set
Good luck with the restoration.... Keep it original, man.
1988 340 1.4 GL, 218k, 5 door (Grey Bess). Gone to CBA.
1991 340 1.7 GL, 64k, 5 door, petrol blue (Deep Blue).
1988 360 2.0 GLE, 140k, 5 door, ocean blue metallic (Blue Bess).
1989 340 1.7 GL, 108k, 3 door (Red Ness).
More info here!
1991 340 1.7 GL, 64k, 5 door, petrol blue (Deep Blue).
1988 360 2.0 GLE, 140k, 5 door, ocean blue metallic (Blue Bess).
1989 340 1.7 GL, 108k, 3 door (Red Ness).
More info here!
Re: Head gasket set
Thank you, I'll give it a go, see what happens
Ben
Ben
Re: Head gasket set
Plan to keep it as original as I can
Ben
Ben