Second opinion steam cleaned piston

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Feb 2, 2020 | 12:28 PM

#11

keninnc

Thread Starter

Winching

Joined: Aug 2019

Posts: 602

Likes: 164

From: Charlotte, NC

I have not moved to Rotella 15w x 40 yet.

That is my next move. I’ve only done one oil change so far and that was with high mileage 10w x 40.

Feb 2, 2020 | 12:50 PM

#12

11chuck

Mudding

Joined: Dec 2019

Posts: 139

Likes: 32

Quote:

Originally Posted by No Doubt

You can do a head gasket replacement with engine in situ. Not a big deal.

Use all-metal headgaskets and that will stop a slipped sleeve, but even if it didn't it is manageable to pin a sleeve with the engine still in the vehicle.

Get your heads decked. Pressure test your block. Rebuild with ARP studs.

You'll be fine.

How exactly would metal head gaskets stop a slipped sleeve?

Feb 2, 2020 | 08:18 PM

#13

No Doubt

Recovery Vehicle

Joined: Jun 2017

Posts: 1,238

Likes: 240

From: Alabama + Vegas + Texas

Quote:

Originally Posted by 11chuck

How exactly would metal head gaskets stop a slipped sleeve?

They block the liner's vertical clearance.

Feb 2, 2020 | 08:38 PM

#14

11chuck

Mudding

Joined: Dec 2019

Posts: 139

Likes: 32

Quote:

Originally Posted by No Doubt

They block the liner's vertical clearance.

I assume a 94mm bore Cometic MLS gasket would achieve this then, right?

Feb 2, 2020 | 10:31 PM

#15

Richard Gallant

Camel Trophy

Joined: Sep 2017

Posts: 3,815

Likes: 1,333

From: Mission BC Canada

@11chuck that is the general idea, it does assume you keep the Disco in good shape. You may also require a switch to ARP studs get a good confirmed torque all the way around.

https://www.summitracing.com/int/par...ake/land-rover that should be the correct part number