Low compression 3 of 6 v6 and manifold petrol washing on 3 only

[Cruisy2650]

Other side of gasket if it helps

 

[MACE]

You will need to clean the head and block and measure for straightness on each of the mating surfaces. Any engine machine shop can do the resurfacing for you, however, you can have a go at it yourself

If you need any gaskets, head bolts, etc we can help out if required.

If you have any more questions please don't hesitate to ask.

Kindest Regards,
Steve

 

[IBLOWN]

MLS gaskets need to have both mating surfaces (Head & block) DEAD flat, DEAD clean and have a certain surface finish. If one or all of these situations arent followed, they will leak. I would suggest you have your head decked and check the block for straightness (Very carefully).

 

[Cruisy2650]

Thanks Steve,
For sure will see you for gaskets and bolts once this sorted

Does gasket look stuffed visually to you?
I will check surfaces

 

[MACE]

MLS gaskets need to have both mating surfaces (Head & block) DEAD flat, DEAD clean and have a certain surface finish. If one or all of these situations arent followed, they will leak. I would suggest you have your head decked and check the block for straightness (Very carefully).

This is generally true, however, Alloytec gaskets are a little more forgiving given that they come impregnated with a silicone bead around ports

Thanks Steve,
For sure will see you for gaskets and bolts once this sorted

Does gasket look stuffed visually to you?
I will check surfaces

Hard to tell from those pics, however the gaskets seem ok.

 

[IBLOWN]

Yes but if the surfaces arent flat, the silicon alone isnt going to hold compression.

 

[Cruisy2650]

I just see sections of the silicon missing.

I will check if straight after work..
Trying to do this on a budget but get it right still
Not easy job if I put back together and low
Compression still, I would cry
These cars built
to test patience, and with 4
Young kids surrounding me while Doing It, my kids and Holden have tested me haha

 

[MACE]

Yeah kids and cars will test even the greatest of people

 

[Cruisy2650]

Appreciating the forum support
That's for sure.
I'm
Use to working on Valiant Chargers ))

 

[MACE]

Appreciating the forum support
That's for sure.
I'm
Use to working on Valiant Chargers ))

Nice Must include pics of these Chargers