Well got them all out bar one. Took to the machinist to remove the last bolt as it snapped off flush. Heat and vise grips worked a treat.
Assembled the motor today.
Bad news. Water still on plugs, bottom cyclinder the worst.
So far I have skimmed the head , the block.
Replaced the exhaust plate gasket and the powerhead base gasket. All surfaces clean and flat. No scratches or pitting. Head looks perfect, no cracks although not pressure tested.
All bolts were torqued to spec and re torqued after 10 mins running.
I GIVE UP ! Spent $400 and still nowhere. Can't understand where it could be leaking in still. The only thing I can think of is I'm using non genuine gaskets and perhaps the head gasket has failed.
Well that's it for me. Can't afford a new engine.
Feeling dissapointed is an understatement.
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