Uberoo Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 got my brat running again. I had prestone radatior cleanser in there trying to clean out coolant passageways.but anyway my brat will not idle at all.I have to hold the choke about 98% closed just for it to run at sub 2k.otherwise its at 3.5K rpm. on top of that I bliped the trhottle to 6500 rpm then it started erupting milkshake out of the right side breather.I undid the radiator cap to check for bubbles,I got a geyser of water coming out at low RPM(choke really closed) Note: its not erupting when its trying to idle at 3.5K only when reved up.the oil I just put in is milkshake. I dunno I dont think I need to retorque the heads because the gaskets say not to.I was hoping this was going to fix it.Im so frustrated right now that I don't want to spend another cent on it. after everything was milled and new headgaskets were put on it runs far worse.... at least a plus is that it revs freely from 3.5 to 6K.it wouldnt do that before... please help...what should I do?I still could get a 84 wagon as a trade,and to be honest it seems worth it because it runs and has low miles with very little leaks...the brat is cool but it is a constant headache.and between hvaing a wagon that runs that I wouldnt care about offroading as oposed to the brat... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 Did you properly torque and replace the intake manifold gaskets? Serisouly tho - its sounds like you are getting compression into the cooling systems - did you clean the block surfaces carefully before installing the new H-gaskets? GD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uberoo Posted July 9, 2006 Author Share Posted July 9, 2006 yes on intake gaskets and yes on cleaning block.although maybe not well enough.if the block needs to cleaned better can I reuse the headgaskets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 yes on intake gaskets and yes on cleaning block.although maybe not well enough.if the block needs to cleaned better can I reuse the headgaskets? Probably - just make sure you go tighter on the torque this time (maybe 60-70 instead of 50), and they may not last as long. But yes, they should still work assuming they haven't been damaged from the unclean block surface. If the graphite in them is really fubar, then get new ones. The Fel-Pro's are only like $18 each. Clean the block REALLY well - I like to use a razor blade and VERY SHORT applications of oven cleaner. The stuff is extremely powerfull, and will etch itself into the aluminium if you are not careful. Keep a bucket of water to rinse it away with frequently. GD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uberoo Posted July 9, 2006 Author Share Posted July 9, 2006 fantastic,I pulled the right head and found what very well could have been the issue.the gasket didn't seat in the middle of the pushrod gallery so didnt seat in one of the coolant holes in the middle of the head.it seems that special tool for for tightening/torqueing the first and middle bolt is essential.in the areas however where it sealed boy of boy did it seal.so on the left head im just going to really tighten the first bolt...any chance I might be able to get a replacement?the damn thing lasted 10 minutes.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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