reuse head gasket
#1
reuse head gasket
I just changed my head gasket on a D16A6 and now I want to pull the head to check the valves because my timing belt broke on my first test drive. The motor has only been run for maybe a total of 30 mins. I used an mls D16z6 gasket. Can I reuse the head gasket? Thanks, Tom.
#5
Re: reuse head gasket
To do a compression test you remove all of the spark plugs and unhook the dizzy, you don't need it to run.
A leakdown test is where you turn the motor so all the valves are closed, and then you check to listen to where the air is leaking from. That is a better test than a compression test.
A leakdown test is where you turn the motor so all the valves are closed, and then you check to listen to where the air is leaking from. That is a better test than a compression test.
#6
Re: reuse head gasket
I was thinking about driving it to a shop to do the compression test, but I suppose I could buy the tool and do it myself. To do a leak down test, don't you need an air compressor which is kinda pricey?
#7
Re: reuse head gasket
Originally Posted by oneamongthefence
I was thinking about driving it to a shop to do the compression test, but I suppose I could buy the tool and do it myself. To do a leak down test, don't you need an air compressor which is kinda pricey?
The compression tester is also cheaper, but they don't tell you much about your motor. It's good to have one though for quick checks on motors like when you're buying a car.