Hey guy,

I've been putting this off for a while now but it's time to fix my to fix all my leaks.

My engine had a mishap when the PCV one way valve started to fail and pressurize the crank case. Since fixing the PCV, I've have acumulated a few annoying leaks and my head gasket has started to leak coolant

The list:

*head gasket

*rocker cover

*timing cover

*sump

*rear main

*engine mounts

*valve springs

Does anyone know what size e-torx socket is required for the head bolts? I have to run out at lunch and buy a set

I use a normal multipoint socket

hmm, I thought about that but I was too scared about it stripping. There's a half decent looking set at SuperSh*tAuto which I might try, good to know a 12pt will work though, thanks.

http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/online-store/products/Socket-Set-14-Piece-E-Torx.aspx?pid=222709#Cross

for what its worth, I would buy the e-torx sockets, think of it, 30 bucks and there yours, they come in handy a sh*t loads of time, my mate brought a set of them, now I want them!! haha

also allot of the sockets at supercrappo have a life time warrenty, except the elcheapo ones for 2 bucks haha. I have put a few through hell and never broke one yet. Not saying you cannot break them though lol

From memory an e-18 etorx socket

From memory an e-18 etorx socket

Correct, ended up buying that socket set, did the trick

It appears I've joined the broken chain guide club. The chain was holding the guide together, I had no idea.

Supreme engine mounts:

how many klm on the clock mate ?

130,000km

First 75,000 it lived in Brisbane and got dealer serviced before I bought it, now lives in the country and gets flogged but more regular servicing.

The contrast between lifestyles highlighted the varnished up check valve on the PCV system about 2 weeks after I bought it, making most of the seals leak :(

Dropped the head in for machining/inspecting this morning. They are also going to install the new plazmaman valve springs

Stripped

Bore still tidy

Rear right corner where the leak was most prominent

Edited August 27, 201412 yr by timwds

Might be a silly question but I'm a noob so IDGAF. Is the black piston top crud only due to coolant getting in to the combustion chamber?