Head Gasdket leaking combustion

Posted by Jim McDermaid On 2016/6/18 16:49:43

After my morning drive in my 54 Cavalier I noticed a tic-tic-tic sound.

The head gasket is leaking combustion at the back end of the motor.

The last time I did a head gasket, on a Model A Ford I broke a stud and then broke an easy-out off and then towed it to a guy who torched out the broken stud which had been installed at a slight angle and tipped up straight, which cracked the threads flush with the top of the block.

I have replaced head gaskets since the "A" but not in a long time

I am now 50 years older and not in the car business.

The car was apart and restored in the early 90's and I know the motor was apart as I have pictures from the former owner.

There is always the possibility of breaking a straight 8 head not to mention the pain of doing the job.

Do any of you have wisdom to share I live in Phoenix AZ and it hit 110 F at my house today

Jim