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I just completed the head gasket replacement on my 1986 Spider Quad, thanks to Vintre’s excellent post located at:
http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/spi...replacement-dummies-procedure.html#post943718
The step by step procedure was spot on and could not have done it without it. Thanks, Vintre.
ghnl and bianchi1 also helped me with some advice along the way with L-Jet issues (ghnl) and stuck head (bianchi1). Thanks to you two as well.
As far as the “debate” on what to put down on the real oil drains of the head:
- Gray Permatex
- Permatex Copper Spray
- Nothing
I went with the gray Permatex and no issues. For what that is worth.
I was delighted when the Spider immediately started after all the work was done. I have been (gently) driving it and ensured to re-torque my head bolts after the engine was hot….amazing that they were able to turn to 61.5 ft.-lbs., yet they did!
In any case, attached are some pictures of the revitalized engine as well as the car itself. I took time to wax and polish it as it is being entered in it’s first show tomorrow, Motori Italiani in Charlotte, NC. While the car is not show quality (interior pic shows what my next project is….), my friend is running it as a way to bring the broader Italian car community. I have never heard of some of the other Italian brands like Ferrari, Lamborghini, etc….have you? (wink). For those in or near Charlotte, the event is located at 131 Main parking lot (a restaurant). Address and directions are:
9886 Rea Road
Charlotte, NC 28277
Directions: I-485 to Exit 59 Rea Road. Go South on Rea approximately 2 miles. Take a right on Ardrey Kell. 131 Main will be on your right. Use this address for GPS or MapQuest.
Show is free to the public and runs from 11 Am to 3 PM. Few other (nicer than mine) Alfas will be there too!
Sorry for the long post. A lot to share and thanks to give! I have had my Spider for almost one year now and could not have done half of the things I did without the support of this wonderful community!
John
I just completed the head gasket replacement on my 1986 Spider Quad, thanks to Vintre’s excellent post located at:
http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/spi...replacement-dummies-procedure.html#post943718
The step by step procedure was spot on and could not have done it without it. Thanks, Vintre.
ghnl and bianchi1 also helped me with some advice along the way with L-Jet issues (ghnl) and stuck head (bianchi1). Thanks to you two as well.
As far as the “debate” on what to put down on the real oil drains of the head:
- Gray Permatex
- Permatex Copper Spray
- Nothing
I went with the gray Permatex and no issues. For what that is worth.
I was delighted when the Spider immediately started after all the work was done. I have been (gently) driving it and ensured to re-torque my head bolts after the engine was hot….amazing that they were able to turn to 61.5 ft.-lbs., yet they did!
In any case, attached are some pictures of the revitalized engine as well as the car itself. I took time to wax and polish it as it is being entered in it’s first show tomorrow, Motori Italiani in Charlotte, NC. While the car is not show quality (interior pic shows what my next project is….), my friend is running it as a way to bring the broader Italian car community. I have never heard of some of the other Italian brands like Ferrari, Lamborghini, etc….have you? (wink). For those in or near Charlotte, the event is located at 131 Main parking lot (a restaurant). Address and directions are:
9886 Rea Road
Charlotte, NC 28277
Directions: I-485 to Exit 59 Rea Road. Go South on Rea approximately 2 miles. Take a right on Ardrey Kell. 131 Main will be on your right. Use this address for GPS or MapQuest.
Show is free to the public and runs from 11 Am to 3 PM. Few other (nicer than mine) Alfas will be there too!
Sorry for the long post. A lot to share and thanks to give! I have had my Spider for almost one year now and could not have done half of the things I did without the support of this wonderful community!
John
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