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Gardner

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My 2l2 has started weeping oil from the head gasket in two or three places after some 3000 hrs of use. Does this necessitate a new head gasket? Or would a re torque of the head bolts be worth considering? Any advice appreciated especially from any one with previous experience of this problem.

matty40s Veteran II

matty40s

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Ha ha, you havnt seen mine recently then....

The amount of oil is very small, not even enough to have to top up between services.

It just doesnt look cosmetically nice.

I have tried retorquing head bolts with no joy.

Keep us posted as if you find a solution, I may follow.

LEO Influencer

LEO

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Hi,

 

The 2LW in my boat has a small oil leak at one point - the engine has run 2800 hours. I generally wipe the oil off as necessary.

 

Annoying I know, but it adds to the character of LG's finest.

 

I was considering re-torquing the head nuts but I think (after Matty's comments) I will wait for the 'numbers' to come up, have the engine removed and re-built, painted and polished by Martyn1 and Steamraiser at MES.

 

L.

by'eck Veteran

by'eck

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Hi,

 

The 2LW in my boat has a small oil leak at one point - the engine has run 2800 hours. I generally wipe the oil off as necessary.

 

Annoying I know, but it adds to the character of LG's finest.

 

I was considering re-torquing the head nuts but I think (after Matty's comments) I will wait for the 'numbers' to come up, have the engine removed and re-built, painted and polished by Martyn1 and Steamraiser at MES.

 

L.

 

Out of interest, what do you consider the numbers for overhaul/rebuild?

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LEO

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Out of interest, what do you consider the numbers for overhaul/rebuild?

 

Those used on the 'Euro thingy' .........or the 'Lotto thingy' or from my friend 'Ernie'.....

 

L

by'eck Veteran

by'eck

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Those used on the 'Euro thingy' .........or the 'Lotto thingy' or from my friend 'Ernie'.....

 

L

 

No rush then biggrin.png

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LEO

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overhaul/rebuild , or wipe a cloth round......

no brainer.cheers.gif

 

That's why I gotta BIG bag of cloths.............!

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