Head gasket set

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benji1985
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Head gasket set

Post by benji1985 » 31 Oct 2015 09:21 pm

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

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Post by classicswede » 01 Nov 2015 12:16 am

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Re: Head gasket set

Post by Ride_on » 01 Nov 2015 02:28 pm

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
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Re: Head gasket set

Post by bogbasic » 01 Nov 2015 02:42 pm

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).
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Re: Head gasket set

Post by benji1985 » 01 Nov 2015 03:39 pm

Thank you, I'll give it a go, see what happens

Ben

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Re: Head gasket set

Post by benji1985 » 01 Nov 2015 03:41 pm

Plan to keep it as original as I can

Ben

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