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Head gasket set

Posted: 31 Oct 2015 09:21 pm
by benji1985
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

Re: Head gasket set

Posted: 01 Nov 2015 12:16 am
by classicswede

Re: Head gasket set

Posted: 01 Nov 2015 02:28 pm
by Ride_on
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

Posted: 01 Nov 2015 02:42 pm
by bogbasic
Good luck with the restoration.... Keep it original, man.

Re: Head gasket set

Posted: 01 Nov 2015 03:39 pm
by benji1985
Thank you, I'll give it a go, see what happens

Ben

Re: Head gasket set

Posted: 01 Nov 2015 03:41 pm
by benji1985
Plan to keep it as original as I can

Ben