1986 Datsun Datsun 710 Repair Question
Topics covered: Gas, Engine, Blown head gasket.
Mileage: No information provided.
Mileage: No information provided.
Asked on March 24, 2010
1986 Datsun 710 Head gasket
Engine Mechanical problem
1986 Datsun 710 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual 304000 miles
This truck has blown head gaskets twice between 3rd and 4th cylinders both times. the head and block apear to be in good shape. Ive heard this is problem with these engines is there a fix? Some one told me to use "copper coat" on the new gasket?
1986 Datsun 710 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual 304000 miles
This truck has blown head gaskets twice between 3rd and 4th cylinders both times. the head and block apear to be in good shape. Ive heard this is problem with these engines is there a fix? Some one told me to use "copper coat" on the new gasket?
Asked by twister7556Answer
Replied on March 24, 2010
You could try copper coating. However if its keeps blowing gaskets that quick i would use a straight edge and feeler gauge to check for warpage at block and head.Sometimes even the smallest amount of warpage can cause the gaskets to prematurely fail.