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Herald 1200 Cylinder Head -Oil Leaks

Posted By : Denis Howarth, 17-Apr-2003, 11:25am

Does anybody have any ideas or solutions to cure my chronic oil leaks, which appear to come from the Valve guidance tubes on the head.I know that in theory by removing the head and using a mandrel that theoretically the tubes can be swaged, and may improve matters.I however wonder if this is within the scope of DIY or rquires special equipment.Is their not a product such as a glue type sealer which may do the trick.I bet I am not alone on this.

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Herald 1200 Cylinder Head -Oil Leaks

Posted By : Matthew Holland, 17-Apr-2003, 06:53pm

Yay! I am in the same boat :-D.

Any answer here will be of great interest to me too. I was planning on taking my head off (oneday, maybe......never :-) ) but as I use my herald is my main car, I can't really afford to.

*eagerly awaits answers*

Matt
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  Posted By : Colin Lindsay, 01-Jun-2003, 12:34pm
  
  Frost Restorations sell an oil stick - Oyltite StiK, part number S100 - which despite the lack of proper spelling is claimed to stop oil leaks by being forced into cracks where it then dries hard. It is claimed to prevent petrol oil and water leaks. I've never used it so can't guarantee that it works but try Frost on http://www.frost.co.uk - it costs Â£9.50 and might pay for itself in lost oil...