Head Gasket.

Simon and Julia · Post by **Simon and Julia** » Fri Dec 31, 2010 1:54 pm

1960 Morris Mini 850.
Started the engine after two week lay up outside in the snow and discovered a small blow from the back left corner of the block causing a very small fine spary of oil from the join between the head and block.
Obviously in need of a new gasket but drivable in the mean time or not??
Think I know the answer!!!!

cheleker · Post by **cheleker** » Fri Dec 31, 2010 3:44 pm

Probably not a good idea! That's the oil feed up to the rocker shaft.

Post by **Vegard** » Mon Jan 03, 2011 9:38 am

No antifreeze?

mk1 · Post by **mk1** » Tue Jan 04, 2011 8:56 am

I certainly wouldn't drive it like that. For a start everything will be filthy in no time & secondly (& most important) you will loose all oil in a surprisingly short time.

greyghost · Post by **greyghost** » Wed Jan 05, 2011 6:16 am

i would recommend the MONOTORQUE.
one of the best, and it doesn't need re-torquing down

PS i wouldn't even recommend starting the car until its fixed, just too much at risk.

greyghost · Post by **greyghost** » Thu Jan 06, 2011 4:09 am

i get mine locally, here in OZ

i'm sure they will post.

chris-pilling · Post by **chris-pilling** » Thu Jan 06, 2011 9:32 pm

A PAYEN head gasket will be fine for your 850,

Dont be using it!!! As Mark said you will get oil everywhere and just think how much fun that will be when you come to actually change it.. besides engines dont run to well when you empty all the oil out of them!

Simon and Julia · Post by **Simon and Julia** » Fri Jan 07, 2011 7:57 am

Thanks for all your replies!! I'll keep you posted as to my progress!

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