[bazookab]

Started on my HG today with the help of a few guides on here, got into a bit of a mess with the head bolts though!
The cam shaft notches are right in the way of some of the bolts, so I can't get the socket in.
I've rotated the cams a bit with the locking tool off (Belts already off) but can't turn it enough to get to one bolt in particular

I suppose I could stick the belt back on and rotate the crank too to give the valves room to move, but the crank seizes up when the head bolts are loosened right?

Has anyone had this ussue atall?

I' pretty puzzled at to why I've not read about any problems related to this, so any pointers would be much appreciated! Cheers

 

[bazookab]

Of course! Thanks so much gnu, I should have known that really... :$ I thought I was missing something!

 

[bazookab]

Just finished the gasket job today and although it starts up fine and sounds normal, after running it for a minute or so the coolant has oil in and the dipstick doesn't look too good either!

I don't really have much experience with this but I've tried to do a proper job of it, had the head skimmed and checked the liners etc...

Could this be down to coolant and oil pouring all over the block and channels when I originally pulled the head off? Or have I definitely balls'd it up? Spent the last few weekends doing this in the snow and rain so the last thing I wanna do is start again! :-(

 

[bazookab]

Cheers Rob I'll not worry too much yet. I let it run for ten mins or so this morning while checking the main pipes to the radiator but neither even started to warm up (anyone know how long this should take?). Radiator and coolant rail bleeds fine but nothing from the heater bleed, no hissing or coolant, nothing!

Also, where the coolant enters the header tank there's just a small dribble, no strong flow like I'd expect to see.

Are there any valves etc which could be knackered and causing this? (It's got a PRT btw) cheers.

 

[bazookab]

Well I'm relieved about the flow into the header tank now thanks! I never cleared the hoses out properly because I caught the hgf as soon as the first signs appeared so didn't think I needed to. I like the idea of sticking a dishwasher tab into it so I'll try that!

I'm just concerned about coolant not flowing properly and waiting so long for the radiator pipes to heat up that the engine overheats! I suppose I'll just leave it running and watch the temp dial like a hawk.

Cheers for your comments guys!