zx camshaft bearing caps

zxdyson · Post by **zxdyson** » 12 Nov 2003, 15:45

Hi,
This is my first post, so hello. I had the unfortunate opportunity to disassmble my ZX last week due to a haed gasket failure:-( Planning to put it back together tomorrow hence the post with some questions!
I am due to put my camshaft back in after a head gasket failure. The haynes manual says to put sealing compound on several surfaces on the end bearing caps, my question is really what compound to use? I have some Hermetite Gold (non hardening gasket compound) but should i be using Hermetite orange (hardening gasket compound)?
Also, the head gasket removed is a 2 notch gasket, if the head has been skimmed should i put a 3 notch one on?
If anyone has an opinion?
Cheers, Mark

oilyspanner · Post by **oilyspanner** » 12 Nov 2003, 22:05

default to the thick gasket, sealant, be very sparing with a non setting one.
Have fun
Stewart

spanner 1 · Post by **spanner 1** » 13 Nov 2003, 02:08

If it is a diesel i hope you had it pressure tested and the only place you need to smear the sealant is where the two end caps touch the head, the rocker gasket will do the rest. when you have run the engine retighten rocker gasket.

zxdyson · Post by **zxdyson** » 14 Nov 2003, 15:16

I have now put it back together and used sealant only where the bearin g caps touch the head. I did have the head leak tested and skimmed in the end also. The plan is to try and run it on Saturdau when i get the rest of it back in.