So my cavy has a blown head gasket for the third time. The last two times i did not get the head resurfaced and i believe that is the reason why the head gasket keeps going bad. This time i will get the head resurfaced. my question for you guys is, should i get the block resurfaced as well or is it just the head that needs it?
Thanks!!
03 cav
5 speed sedan
head resurface is pretty easy.
to resurface the block requires removal from the car and complete dis-assembly of the engine.
dennis
For the price of a used Ecotec... I'd just go get a decent running engine. It sounds like head gaskets aren't your specialty. Frankly, I'd have gone with a new engine after the second one...!
Rich Grayo Jr. wrote:at the very least check it for flat.
This but its kind of hard to warp a block unless youre doing stupid shi
t.
Make sure to chase the head bolt threads with a tap, use new head bolts if Ecos use torque-to-yield bolts if not check for bolt stretch, and make sure the block surface is operating room clean. Some copper spray on the head gasket surface helps too.