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by stevend34
Thu 18 Nov, 2021 10:55 am
Forum: 4WD Tech
Topic: Head gasket replacement
Replies: 12
Views: 3441

Re: Head gasket replacement

Thanks all for the comments and tips. I’ve made a start on this. Head has been skimmed at High Port Cylinder heads, Ferntree Gully. $100. Had already purchased a gasket kit so going with that. Noted on videos some people use a drill and brush to clean the head, that seemed like a big no, no to me. I...
by stevend34
Sat 13 Nov, 2021 10:35 pm
Forum: 4WD Tech
Topic: Head gasket replacement
Replies: 12
Views: 3441

Re: Head gasket replacement

greyghost wrote: Thu 11 Nov, 2021 11:15 am and to add,

get the head skimmed, if the gasket is blown, the head is no longer flat and no amount of torque will get it to seal properly.
I'm aware of a place near me that could do it. what would you expect them to charge?
by stevend34
Wed 10 Nov, 2021 8:55 pm
Forum: 4WD Tech
Topic: Head gasket replacement
Replies: 12
Views: 3441

Head gasket replacement

Looks like my head gasket has gone on my Sierra. I’ve got a kit on order. Any tips for doing the job on these G13s before I jump straight into it?
Are new head bolts optional?
by stevend34
Wed 03 Nov, 2021 7:45 am
Forum: Trips,Tracks and Events
Topic: Zook Club cup!
Replies: 31
Views: 4105

Re: Zook Club cup!

Thanks Cohen! Had a great time.

At this stage I’m putting my running on 3 cylinders on start up and loosing water down to a head gasket.
by stevend34
Tue 26 Oct, 2021 6:22 pm
Forum: Trips,Tracks and Events
Topic: Zook Club cup!
Replies: 31
Views: 4105

Re: Zook Club cup!

For those wanting to camp out the night before: viewtopic.php?f=10&t=3304
by stevend34
Tue 26 Oct, 2021 6:21 pm
Forum: Trips,Tracks and Events
Topic: Gembrook camp over (pre Zook Cup) Monday 1st November
Replies: 3
Views: 621

Gembrook camp over (pre Zook Cup) Monday 1st November

We (family) are camping at a private property in Gembrook on Monday night. The property is 75 acres in the middle of the state park. Mostly bush, many KM of tracks of which we are welcome to drive. For those on Zook Cup its around a 10 min drive to the starting point. (And the main reason we decided...
by stevend34
Mon 25 Oct, 2021 9:59 am
Forum: Trips,Tracks and Events
Topic: Zook Club cup!
Replies: 31
Views: 4105

Re: Zook Club cup!

will be there. Sierra.

Any spare seats? both boys want to come

Also will find out if a camp over monday night at the Gembrook property is an option....
by stevend34
Mon 25 Oct, 2021 9:57 am
Forum: Trips,Tracks and Events
Topic: Exploring Bunyip State park. (Easy trip)
Replies: 33
Views: 4542

Re: Exploring Bunyip State park. (Easy trip)

Yes for us. Will bring family and be in the cruiser
by stevend34
Fri 03 Sep, 2021 11:11 am
Forum: Trips,Tracks and Events
Topic: Tasy Round 2: Saturday 25th September return Saturday 2nd October
Replies: 77
Views: 14130

Re: Tasy Round 2: Saturday 25th September return Saturday 2nd October

Well guys, I think its time to call it…. With COVID case numbers only getting worse travel restrictions are not likely to be relaxed any time soon. So, this trip is officially cancelled Follow the link in your booking information email to get a 100% refund. Happy to talk options again when all the r...
by stevend34
Thu 26 Aug, 2021 4:59 pm
Forum: Trips,Tracks and Events
Topic: Tasy Round 2: Saturday 25th September return Saturday 2nd October
Replies: 77
Views: 14130

Re: Tasy Round 2: Saturday 25th September return Saturday 2nd October

Hi Gang, with all that’s going on with COVID, I’d say we would be extremely lucky to be going on the booked dates.
It looks like we can reschedule with no additional costs. Will sit on it for a few more weeks then raise a discussion on what should happen and when