Carnut

Hi guy's, I have a 1.2 punto and they are pretty good at going through rocker gaskets . A few weeks back we changed the gasket due to a bit of a leak but then a week later it did the same. All was fine for another week but it has done the same again .

My question is, when we do it again tomorrow should we use lot's of instant gasket along with the gasket or just a bit or none at all? The previous times we have been using a small amount in a few key places but not to sure what to try this time.

We have not tried a original Fiat gasket yet so will be doing so this time but would really like this to be the last time. I was also wondering weather or not to use lock tight this time but with it needing doing on a regular basis maybe not a good idea.

Any help would be appreciated and thanks in advance.

Chris.

Carnut

Bump

wasn't able to do it Monday so will be giving it a go Wednesday night, any help would be greatly appreciated.

Tidgy

yeah you wanna look for something called 'c4' its a sealant that reacts to an electrical charge and will sort that punto right out, make sure you use plenty of it to get a good seal








lol, sorry not much help but could resist,,, hahaha

john banks

Blocked breather?

Carnut

Hi John, thanks for the reply, have had a look and it did need a bit of a clean and the bit of the breather that goes to the air filter wasn't on. There is also a bit of pressure coming from the oil cap ie blowing a bit but how much is acceptable?

Also need to know whether or not to use instant gasket along with the gasket and how much if any? We have previously used a bit in a few area's but not sure what to try this time.

I know it's only a punto but it just needs to get me by for a while till I sort out the money for a build

john banks

I only ever did one on a Subaru where we managed to knock out the half round plugs when doing a gearbox swap. Cleaned up the old sealant and used high temp silicone aiming for a continuous bead. Obviously you don't want so much it blocks or clogs things. Factory manual may say if sealant should be used? A fair pressure from the oil cap is normal, on turbos you have to consider the PCV valve but your car is presumably normally aspirated.

Carnut

Thanks for your time John, its much appreciated.