While you here how do I unsubscribe from a question. When I first started I had a question looking for info on a post and now I get a copy of every post about manuals. I was looking for one and since got it but can't get out of the subscribed manual request. Thanks

 

On any problems just send a pm to Scootergptx.

 

so anyway, been a little busy and am probably have time to get this head gasket done today...is there any reason i shouldnt put a dab of loctite on each nut or bolt during re-assembly?

 

NO loctite.. If anything a dab of oil on the bottom of the threads as the torquing,loosening and torquing again on the head bolts allows for any bolt stretch. Plus could possibly be a bear if you ever had to remove them again and the last thing you'd want to happen is to strip out threads in the aluminum block or possibly break a head bolt. Same principle that a lot of auto manuals tell you to use a dab of anti seize on spark plugs in an aluminum head to keep from damaging threads.

 

lol good thing i asked, i was going to loctite everything just in case

 

the head gasket has 2 dif looking sides..what thinking is the "squish band" its concave on one side and convex on the other...which way does it go?

 

It can only fit one way because of the dowel pins on the cylinder..http://www.ebay.com/itm/Polaris-3085371-Head-Gasket-/331660567844?hash=item4d3882a524&vxp=mtr

 

yeah i feel dumb after i went back out to the garage and noticed that lol...and now im stuck till tomorrow because the torque wrench i have doesnt even go up to 90...smh, at least i noticed before i tightened anything down

 

 

so i couldnt find the TDC mark but the piston is at TDC and before i took the rockers off there was no tension on them(i could adjust them at this point ya know..) i popped the head and it is for sure at TDC..BUT looks like its centered on the advance marks...it should still be fine and timed if put back together the same way...?