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Old 03-18-2006, 09:16 AM
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Head gasket

I was looking into the stickies for instructions how to replace Head Gasket and could not find any
did anyone write any instructions about how to??
thank in avance
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Old 03-18-2006, 12:36 PM
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Have you done much mechanical work on the engine before? Replacing the head gaskets isn't the toughest thing in the world, but it sure ain't pretty.

You'll need a few more gaskets as well, unless you plan on reusing the old ones, which is a...bad idea. You'll need intake plenum, valve cover, just to name two.
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Old 03-18-2006, 01:32 PM
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a haynes manual will help a lot.
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Old 03-18-2006, 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by konak85
a haynes manual will help a lot.


Basic instructions:

1) Take the entire top end of the engine apart.
2) Clean all the mating surfaces
3) Put it all back together with new gaskets.
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Old 03-18-2006, 03:11 PM
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You're gonna need an engine gasket kit at the very least. Part # 10101-2L925.

I would also check the heads and block for warpage, and use new head bolts.
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Old 03-29-2006, 10:10 AM
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I am going to be doing this on my engine soon also. Does anyone know where to find the gasket kit?
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Old 03-29-2006, 10:13 AM
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Cost of gaskets/parts/labor/time for HG replacement > the cost of just putting in another low miler used engine. IMHO anyway
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Old 03-29-2006, 10:27 AM
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Why are your head gaskets blown? VQ's are not common at all to pop head gaskets
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Old 03-29-2006, 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Blaxima95
Why are your head gaskets blown? VQ's are not common at all to pop head gaskets
thats what im wondering...
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