I have finally managed to find someone to make a custom head gasket for the HOLK ( $300) but I can't find anywhere tension figures for the head.
Does anyone know the tension figures for either the F6A or F5A DOHC?(the new gasket is composite, similar to the original)

Thanks Kev

Unfortunately I blew the head gasket in the HOLK (cyl 2 full of water). :censored: My mechanic has never opened one of these engines and wants to find out, before opening it, if the cams are held in place by the same bolts as the head or independently (ie, when you remove the head the cams come off ...

Now that I have my boy back from the "beaters", I may come up for the day.
What time are you leaving and from where?

Where about are you in Melbourne? If you are not too far I happy to come and have a look.

Hey mate i do have a spare one i might be willing to part with. how do you identify the difference between an F5A and an F8B gearbox though? Im in melbourne There is a marking under the gearbox (in the round plate) that has either a "B" or "8". If it is from a F5A has a "5&...

With the HOLK finally coming out from the panel beater at the end of this week, I feel like putting a bit of effort in bringing it back to its former glory. I know it is an almost impossible ask, but is there anyone with a F8B gearbox willing to part with (for a reasonable price)? Possibly in Victor...

Thanks Jay,

I have pm you.

Enjoy guys this week end and I will see you next year

Phil,

Sorry to hear what happened but great to see you are back on small wheels !!
Let's see if you manage to fix it before next drive (no idea when)....I bet all Melbournians will want to have a perve over it.

Does anyone know if the thermostat from a 87-88 Alto Works (turbo dohc) is the same as the standard F5A?
If not, does anyone have the part number for gates or other supplier?

That's what you call a "clean canvas"

Another great day. Shame the weather and the turn up at the festival wasn't as per previous years.
Thank you Kevin for organising and bringing the bbq: even the left-over pizza tastes better on the barby.

Louise, Ben.....Alfie is a real cutie . When are you going shopping for his own MB?

Tez, Kevin,

Confirming I will meet you at 7.15 at Macca's in Lyndurst.

Kevin,

I did noticed that, just wrote Ringwood...

I will join you at Macca's on the westernport hwy at 7.15 ( an almost straight run on the Monash for me).

Hi guys, Long time since I have spoken to many of you. Too much work and not enough time..... I am planning on coming down this Sunday, but I was wondering what is the latest they will let me through the gates with the car, to be able to be with you guys? I have committments on saturday night and I ...