1.1 L head gasket leak

anastosmotors · 04-10-2006

I just rebuilt my 1.1L engine for my kadett.
After few hundred miles the cyl head gasket leaked
antifreeze at the right side. I replace the head gasket
again. I still have the same problem. cyl head and block
have been surface at the machine shop. I tighten the
head bolt 37 ft/lb in sequence. Any ideas?
i did install cyl gasket with the word OBEN up.

Pete

PROPEL · 04-10-2006

I had the same problem after my 1.1L rebuild with weeping out the right side after a few hundred miles. 37 ft/lbs is not much torque at all! Second time replacing the head gasket, I drove for a couple hundred miles and then retorqued all the bolts again with a little extra umph. Have driven 4,000 miles since and no leaks (crossed fingers).

anastosmotors · 04-10-2006

how much ft lb did you retorque the cyl head bolts?
pete

baz · 04-10-2006

most engines have around 70 lb/ft of torque on the head bolts(cold) ,this is a general number but 35 seams way low

PROPEL · 04-10-2006

I only added two pounds. I thought my torque wrench might have been off the first time. The 1.1's do have an awfully low torque spec for the head. That's why I'd recommend retorquing after a bit of driving.

GTJIM · 04-11-2006

The 1.1L head bolts are VERY thin (10mm dianeter) and much more than the specified torque will haul them out of the block or stretch them. 35 to 37 lbs-ft is as much as they can stand.
Did you coat the gasket with a quality copper gasket sealer spray before fitting it and carefully clean out the head bolt threads before fitting them?
The head bolt threads should be lubed with engine oil.
The 1969 GT & Kadett FSM actually advises that the gasket should be coated both sides with Graphite Grease...... OBEN is a German word meaning "UP"

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anastosmotors Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: kenosha, wi Posts: 377 Provided Answers: 1	Unanswered: 1.1 L head gasket leak I just rebuilt my 1.1L engine for my kadett. After few hundred miles the cyl head gasket leaked antifreeze at the right side. I replace the head gasket again. I still have the same problem. cyl head and block have been surface at the machine shop. I tighten the head bolt 37 ft/lb in sequence. Any ideas? i did install cyl gasket with the word OBEN up. Pete __________________ * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Pete Anastopoulos www.anastosmotors.com info@anastosmotors.com * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

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anastosmotors Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: kenosha, wi Posts: 377 Provided Answers: 1	1.1 L head gasket how much ft lb did you retorque the cyl head bolts? pete __________________ * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Pete Anastopoulos www.anastosmotors.com info@anastosmotors.com * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

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baz opel free after 26 years Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: sunderland england Posts: 4,934 Real Name: barry williams Provided Answers: 4	most engines have around 70 lb/ft of torque on the head bolts(cold) ,this is a general number but 35 seams way low __________________ Copyright © 2003-2009 barry williams All Rights Reserved save praying to God for sunday today we pray to Nike and run like hell

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GTJIM Old Opeler Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New Zealand Posts: 5,686 Provided Answers: 12	Tiny Bolts ... The 1.1L head bolts are VERY thin (10mm dianeter) and much more than the specified torque will haul them out of the block or stretch them. 35 to 37 lbs-ft is as much as they can stand. Did you coat the gasket with a quality copper gasket sealer spray before fitting it and carefully clean out the head bolt threads before fitting them? The head bolt threads should be lubed with engine oil. The 1969 GT & Kadett FSM actually advises that the gasket should be coated both sides with Graphite Grease...... OBEN is a German word meaning "UP" __________________ GTJim Opel Owner since last Century! Copyright © 2000-2009 J D Henry All Rights Reserved

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04-10-2006	#2 (permalink)
PROPEL PrOpeller Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Oceania 1984 Posts: 688 Provided Answers: 1	I had the same problem after my 1.1L rebuild with weeping out the right side after a few hundred miles. 37 ft/lbs is not much torque at all! Second time replacing the head gasket, I drove for a couple hundred miles and then retorqued all the bolts again with a little extra umph. Have driven 4,000 miles since and no leaks (crossed fingers).

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PROPEL PrOpeller Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Oceania 1984 Posts: 688 Provided Answers: 1	I only added two pounds. I thought my torque wrench might have been off the first time. The 1.1's do have an awfully low torque spec for the head. That's why I'd recommend retorquing after a bit of driving.

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