QUOTE (87crexsi @ Nov 12 2008, 05:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
so the new motor is runnin good....feels good....got around 550 miles or so on it so far. but i've noticed that my valve cover gasket has a slight leak on the distributor side so that bottom corner of the head *where part of the cometic mls headgasket comes out* has some oil on it.....but it seems to have some coolant on it. i don't see any coolant leaks from the backside of the motor like the water pipe n all, and the radiator hoses and radiator itself are leak free. so i'm freakin out if my headgasket is not sealing. the car idles fine when its at operating temp, i have it set around 1100-1200rpm and it doesn't smoke any. just a lil oil from the turbo if i park on a hill or something. but i had the block and head shaved, comeitc d16a1 mls .030" headgasket and arp studs....i can't remember now but i think i torqued them to 60 ft lb in 3 stages in proper order. i'm gonna be doin a leak-down test on it very soon now but really.....what are the chances of the head gasket not sealing? or should i do a re-torque on the arp nuts????? plz help cuz this is really burning me thinkin about it.....
I am assuming that you also shaved the head when you put on the new gasket. How much did you shave the head? I know I shave d mine .5mm and I had to also shave down the 2 little guides that go into the head and block. If not than maybe the block is not straight.