head machining
 

i'll make this quick. built b16 bottom, stock head. put new engine together w/ old head, leaked oil from inbetween block/head by the passenger side dowel pin, pulled head to get decked.

NOW, is there anything else i should be looking at for this? because i really don't want to throw it back together and keep having this problem. do i need to get the dowel pins machined down as well? i've had nothing but problems w/ this car, and i just want to get it running right w/ no issues for once.

Re: head machining
 

Why not grab a straight edge and feeler gauge, look up the specs on warpage, and see if they need to be resurfaced. Simple

Re: head machining
 

this is where takin it to a mchinist who knows theres hit will help you



Spend a couple bucks get it milled and bull ---- with an old machinst


The money spent for knowledge is priceless


a web forum will never give life experince like that

Re: head machining
 

all the mls gaskets ive replaced have leaked for the first few 100 miles even with copper spray
then they seal up real good

Re: head machining
 

trim the dowel pin length :)

Re: head machining
 

Bingo...must be trimmed the amount taken off the head to match.