i have a new head gasket on my "fresh" block. i can see some oil seepage on the right front side under my vtec pressure switch (b18c). I torked it down to spec with a snap-on tork wrench.i had a compentant engine builder go through my engine an he said my decks were level.is this "seepage" natural? btw im breaking it in with valvoline convential 10-30.

 

Are you sure it's coming from the head gasket?
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yes it does... alot of b series vtecs lwk like this... ive seen at least 3//

 

interesting...yes im sure thats where is comming from.does it eventually stop leaking??

 

nope

 

u checked ur block but did u check ur head?

 

yes my block and head was checked, i told the guy i didnt have a problem paying to have them leveled if they needed it.Would it help if i installed a thicker head gasket?

 

have u checked ur cam seals?

those usually leak aswell over time

 

i really appreciate all your input but i know its my head gasket. Its leaking right below my vtec pressure switch, i have cleaned it off 3 times already to confirm where its leaking from.why would it do this if the tork specs are right? could it be a bad gasket? I have seen peeps on here reusing there gaskets and not have any complaints,but mine is new.Is there a "break-in" period for a head gasket?

 

Just like anything, they just go out sometimes. Was this motor boosted? Head bolts or head studs? Gasket material? Copper spray? Was the head surfaced/checked for warped spots? What about the block? Any overheating? Alot of things can cause it and alot of things can help prevent it.
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