Hi All started a new topic in the wrong place maybe? Has anyone in the West Midlands area got a V8 Block tested kit that i can lend? I've just ordered a shed load of parts and i'm still confused what caused 2 cylinders to get water in and then gas the water when hot. I'm hoping it is the head at fault and that the overhauled units will fix it but i like to be 100% sure.
Well thats the problem, 2 valve sets shows that i had water in the cylinders but the head gasket was ok with no signs of breakdown.
i cant see any cracks in the head unless it's internal. liners look ok but need to prove if they are ok, so need to do a block test as parts on this web site
http://www.motorcarsltd.com/block.tester.html
i cant see any cracks in the head unless it's internal. liners look ok but need to prove if they are ok, so need to do a block test as parts on this web site
http://www.motorcarsltd.com/block.tester.html
Change Of plan, Has any body got an old water pump? I'll pay the P&P and once i've got a kit made up i'll be more than happy to share so we can keep a Great British icon going
Ahhh....sorry, just seen the link of what you require......sorry I don't have a water pump available...!!
Also what year of engine do you need as they changed a few times over the course of their run....
Maybe a scrappy or an Ebay auction might surface something.
pete1987RRC
Well-Known Member
What are you looking to test?
Might start looking at making a kit myself & save £75 . . . but then I know the block also needs 2-3 helicoils replacing with decent inserts, plus the heads might need skimming.
Anybody used either of these places:
http://www.engine-shop.co.uk/while-you-wait-services.html
http://www.hthoward.co.uk/engine-machining-services/pressure-testing-blocks-heads/
Anybody used either of these places:
http://www.engine-shop.co.uk/while-you-wait-services.html
http://www.hthoward.co.uk/engine-machining-services/pressure-testing-blocks-heads/
