Did I get the Wrong Head Gasket?

[Stupidav]

So I recently got an 86 with a 22RE with a blown head gasket. Pulled the head, and confirmed. I replaced the head gasket put back to gether and almost immediatly I was getting coolant in the oil once again.

When I replaced the head gasket I noticed that there were several coolant ports that were blocked by the new gasket (the ones right in between the cylinders). I wasn't too worried, since I have seen the port blocking on other various engines. But with this one I am starting to wonder. Here is a picture of the Head with out the gasket:

Here is a Picture with the "Blown" Gasket:

So is this the wrong gasket and that I should look for one with those ports opened?

 

[Awz]

I'm in the process of doing my head gasket now. but that looks right to me (not an expert in this though) I did discover though that my timing chain had eaten through the timing cover right at the water pump. I'll post a pic if I get some time later. Apparently it's quite common. Did you get the head machined? Mine was warped and need resurfacing.

 

[Stupidav]

Minus the pits that you see in the picture, checking mine out it is only warped or distorted by .004" at the worst area, which is why I didn't bother having it resurfaced.

I am contemplating on doing it, it just doesn't seam 100% necessary with .004" of distortion. If it was .010" or more I would do it. I still might, but I keep thinking that I still might have the same problems.

The original head gasket only leaked in the back left corner, now with the new head gasket it is leaking just like the picture on all 4 cylinders.

 

[kcnewf]

Did you replace the bolts that fasten the head to the block?

If the bolts on the engine are not OEM, they may be "torque to yield" type bolts that should not be re-used

I'd try replacing the bolts before paying to have the head machined

 

[Stupidav]

As far as I know these are the original Head Bolts. According to a friend at a local dealer they can be reused. So that is what I tried, since when I was looking that they weren't available from anywhere except the dealer.

Perhaps I should have replaced them. I know that it definatly crossed my mind and even wanted to, the dealer just wanted more than I wanted to spend at the time.

 

[the_dingman]

You should machine the head when you replace the gasket. It's likely not 100% flat.

It also looks like there is a lot of pitting based on the picture. This could also be a problem.

 

[ChoochCharlie]

The block may need to be decked too. Did you check it?