runnyrunnerton
New member
Before I tear into this thing, I want a good direction.
PREFACE: Let me say this to put it to rest. I bought and swapped in a new motor as mine showing its age. I lost my job and had a few months off and figured, "screw it, I've always wanted to change a motor and I love this truck" I didn't have engine failure but I did have a bad head gasket and a few other issues i discussed with my mechanic buddy and at the end of the day, assuming time was no object, a motor swap was simply the cheapest foolproof method.I was alos not comfortable repowering with a larger motor as my skill is just not on that level yet. I now have a 5vz motor sitting in preservation oil ready for a rebuild and slapped into a project truck.
THE ISSUE: My GD valve covers leak on the outer rear sides, both banks. I cleaned the fire out of them, repainted and put on new rubber grommets. I used RTV for the gasket just like the FSM called for and torqued to spec. with the star method. Should I have used new bolts? I thought new head bolts were just for head replacement? I don't want to tighten them up just to see if it works as I don't know the pitfalls of that. Anyone have any advice? I'm looking for a "man you always turn blah one more blah when you blah" I assume i just missed a simple step but who knows. I did use High Temp permatex Ultra Copper RTV if that makes a difference. I had it on hand and forgot to order the regular red High temp stuff. Could there be clogged vent forcing pressure through them?
PREFACE: Let me say this to put it to rest. I bought and swapped in a new motor as mine showing its age. I lost my job and had a few months off and figured, "screw it, I've always wanted to change a motor and I love this truck" I didn't have engine failure but I did have a bad head gasket and a few other issues i discussed with my mechanic buddy and at the end of the day, assuming time was no object, a motor swap was simply the cheapest foolproof method.I was alos not comfortable repowering with a larger motor as my skill is just not on that level yet. I now have a 5vz motor sitting in preservation oil ready for a rebuild and slapped into a project truck.
THE ISSUE: My GD valve covers leak on the outer rear sides, both banks. I cleaned the fire out of them, repainted and put on new rubber grommets. I used RTV for the gasket just like the FSM called for and torqued to spec. with the star method. Should I have used new bolts? I thought new head bolts were just for head replacement? I don't want to tighten them up just to see if it works as I don't know the pitfalls of that. Anyone have any advice? I'm looking for a "man you always turn blah one more blah when you blah" I assume i just missed a simple step but who knows. I did use High Temp permatex Ultra Copper RTV if that makes a difference. I had it on hand and forgot to order the regular red High temp stuff. Could there be clogged vent forcing pressure through them?
