timwds Member 54 Member For: 13y 3m 17d 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 https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/89058-engine-reseal-project/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
timwds Member 54 Member For: 13y 3m 17d 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 https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/89058-engine-reseal-project/#findComment-1495203 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz097 Bronze Donating Members 1,752 Member For: 13y 9m 14d Posted 25/08/14 11:36 PM Share Posted 25/08/14 11:36 PM I use a normal multipoint socket Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/89058-engine-reseal-project/#findComment-1495206 Share on other sites More sharing options...
timwds Member 54 Member For: 13y 3m 17d 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 https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/89058-engine-reseal-project/#findComment-1495212 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jas98 Member 1,046 Member For: 12y 9m 12d 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 https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/89058-engine-reseal-project/#findComment-1495230 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rokkie Member 87 Member For: 12y 7m 15d 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 https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/89058-engine-reseal-project/#findComment-1495372 Share on other sites More sharing options...
timwds Member 54 Member For: 13y 3m 17d Gender: Male Location: Tamworth Posted 26/08/14 11:58 PM Author Share Posted 26/08/14 11:58 PM On 26/08/2014 at 10:47 AM, rokkie said: 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 https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/89058-engine-reseal-project/#findComment-1495455 Share on other sites More sharing options...
genuine honest person Member 2,769 Member For: 11y 3m 7d 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 https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/89058-engine-reseal-project/#findComment-1495609 Share on other sites More sharing options...
timwds Member 54 Member For: 13y 3m 17d 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 https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/89058-engine-reseal-project/#findComment-1495696 Share on other sites More sharing options...
discostig Manual mode ________________________ All day, erryday Donating Members 13,798 Member For: 17y 5m 10d 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 https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/89058-engine-reseal-project/#findComment-1495780 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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