Hi,

I,m a Sube Newbie and just got a 84 2WD hatchback and would like any hints or tips on rebuilding, parts availability, normal compression range, and torqueing heads to avoid gasket failure.

 

Thanks for any info.

Rebuilding? As in the engine? How far are you taking it down?

 

Normal compression for an EA81.... on running engines I've seen anywhere between 150, and 220 psi. The number isn't as important as the % difference between the high and low readings.

 

Get the Fel-Pro perma-torque head gaskets - you can get the entire HG kit for both sides online for about $65. These gaskets do not need retorqueing as they are a multi-layer graphite design with 20 years of HG advancement over the originals - I've run a set for 25k miles so far and no problems. Have the heads shaved flat before installing them.