Hi all.

Got a problem on my daughters 80 sx, miss fireing badly, 2 and 3 cylinder do not seem to work tried new plugs and changed the coil pack still the same,i am pritty sure it is the head gasket.
I would like to try and do it myself,can anyone tell me where i can get a tutoriol and how hard is it to do, i have done gaskets before but not on this car.

Thanks Eddie.

Best to do a compression test first to confirm it is the head gasket.

I've uploaded the Bravo 1.2 16v engine section of the manual if you want it:

http://rapidshare.com/files/156744097/Brava-o_HY_Manual_Part_2A_1200_16v_Engine.pdf

If you don't have an account with RapidShare, click "Free User" then you need to wait for about 60 to 90 seconds for the download to start.

Dave.

Well technically a haynes will do to get you started. But the head will need skimming by a pro unless you have the machinary.

Then you refit a new gasket seal, refit head, probably service the car and away you go.

Thanks for that realy great stuff.
If from what i have said it is not the gasket,any ideas i can check first???
Eddie.

I have changed the location of the Brava/o 1.2 16v engine manual in post #2 above. It's now at:

http://rapidshare.com/files/159672195/Brava-o_HY_Manual_Part_2A_1200_16v_Engine.pdf

Dave.

eddtheman said:

If from what i have said it is not the gasket,any ideas i can check first???

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from what you have said it sounds like typical head gasket failure where it blows between 2 cylinders. its common on the 1.2, however as davren suggests you must do a compression test first to check.


you do not need to skim the head unless it has overheated. if your coolant is ok and the engine maintains the correct temperature there is no chance of the head been warped so skimming isnt neccessary.