I have the service manual at home, it tells how to check if the head is warped or not. If it is not, ill just chuck it back on with a new gasket and see how i go.

If its no good, should i get a head from the wreckers?

Also how do i install a distributor correctly?

OK i think ive been a little unclear in my previous posts.

Engine was running and then radiator ran dry...
Engine stopped running.

Fill radiator leave cap off, water fountains out of radiator, obvious problem here.

Remove head to look for cracks, none can be seen, gasket seemed to be ok (I think)

Have NOT put the head back on yet, or tried to repair as i had a spare engine.

Now thinking of getting the engine going. How do i test bottom end, or head to see if they were the problem? Or do i just get a new gasket, put the head on and try the engine...

No, just pulled the head off to have a look at it...
Havnt tried replacing the gasket as i had a spare engine sittin there ready to go !

Was driving at the time... Going up a hill, it seems the person who helped me put the engine in, didnt tightne up the radiator hoses like i told him to, and she ran out of water, was driving along fine, then lost all power on the accellerator...

Have already removed the head about 12 months ago, the gasket looked a tat old, however no signs of breakage etc, was all in tact.

I might just get a gasket, and see how i go.

Only thing the distributor was removed by a mate to use on another engine. If i get another how do i install it correctly?

Hi all,

I have a A12 engine sitting at home, came out of a 1200 coupe. Seems as though it was slightly worked when it was running, went hard as.

Problem is, i transferred it into my 120y, and ruined it...

When tou crank the engine, nothing happens, and if the radiator cap is off, water blasts out of the radiator like a fountain.

What i want to know, is how do i determine wether

1) Its just the head gasket blown
2) The head is cracked or warped
3) The block / cylinders are up the ####

There is no water in the sump so im assuming the bottom end is ok.


Thanks, in advance.

Hi all,

The weekend, i got the old 120y out of the shed, tinkered a bit and got her going again, for a bit of Rally Driving.

Had great fun for the weekend, there is a rally track near my place, its about 2km's around, gave a VK commodore a run for its money. In 2 laps we had passed them, and then lapped them, they left not long after, very unhappy they had been creamed by the MIGHTY DATTO !

Anyway....

Has anyone had troubles with mud and water getting into the alternator, and stuffing it completely?

If so, how did you get around this problem?

Any advice is much appreciated...

Hows the search for the 4 spd going?

Try ringing around the wreckers, i picked one up about 2 years ago for $70.

Im in Bendigo, Victoria. I have a spare box if you cant find one.

Hi all, now i know the sort of answers your all likely to give for this question, and i know you are right... BUT

I have a 2 door 120y sedan, and ive just retired it. However i wanna get it back on the road, as like a sunday driver... And for just goin cruisin, somethin a bit different to drive than my daily driver (EA Falcon)

Is it possible to spray the car using spray cans (all from the same batch to try to get the color the same the whole way)?

Im on VERY limited budget, and will do it all myself, as in the panelbeating, prep coats etc...

Just wondering if this has been done before and what the results were like. If anyone has photo's id greatly appreciate it.

Ok, the 32/36 webber from a 2L escort, or cortina will just bolt on with the adaptor plates, with no mods to the carb at all? Will it increase engine performance at all?

Donk?? I guess you mean engine.

Well the engine is fine, just needs a new carby i think. Possibly off a Cortina, but what model cortina do i need to get a carb off? Thinking to start more on body work first.

What is the best way to treat rusted sections? Ive removed the rust, but behind (for example just back from the rear wheel arch) ive grinded the rust off there, do i need to treat it with anything ?