timwds Member 54 Member For: 12y 3m 4d Gender: Male Location: Tamworth Posted 25/08/14 10:46 PM Share Posted 25/08/14 10:46 PM 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timwds Member 54 Member For: 12y 3m 4d Gender: Male Location: Tamworth Posted 25/08/14 10:51 PM Author Share Posted 25/08/14 10:51 PM 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz097 Bronze Donating Members 1,751 Member For: 12y 9m 2d Posted 25/08/14 11:36 PM Share Posted 25/08/14 11:36 PM I use a normal multipoint socket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timwds Member 54 Member For: 12y 3m 4d Gender: Male Location: Tamworth Posted 25/08/14 11:50 PM Author Share Posted 25/08/14 11:50 PM 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jas98 Member 1,029 Member For: 11y 9m Gender: Male Location: Maryborough Qld Posted 26/08/14 01:27 AM Share Posted 26/08/14 01:27 AM 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!! hahaalso 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rokkie Member 87 Member For: 11y 7m 3d Gender: Male Location: Adelaide, SA Posted 26/08/14 10:47 AM Share Posted 26/08/14 10:47 AM From memory an e-18 etorx socket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timwds Member 54 Member For: 12y 3m 4d Gender: Male Location: Tamworth Posted 26/08/14 11:58 PM Author Share Posted 26/08/14 11:58 PM From memory an e-18 etorx socketCorrect, 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: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genuine honest person Member 2,769 Member For: 10y 2m 25d Gender: Male Location: near brisbane Posted 27/08/14 09:25 AM Share Posted 27/08/14 09:25 AM how many klm on the clock mate ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timwds Member 54 Member For: 12y 3m 4d Gender: Male Location: Tamworth Posted 27/08/14 11:00 PM Author Share Posted 27/08/14 11:00 PM (edited) 130,000kmFirst 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 StrippedBore still tidyRear right corner where the leak was most prominent Edited 27/08/14 11:02 PM by timwds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discostig Manual mode ________________________ All day, erryday Donating Members 13,798 Member For: 16y 4m 29d Gender: Male Location: Probably above atmospheric pressure Posted 28/08/14 05:01 AM Share Posted 28/08/14 05:01 AM 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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