 Question about headgasket replacement |
 Nov 14, 2004 - 7:12 PM
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When you have your headgasket replaced, do the valves get adjusted in the process? Also, what else should i have done at this point since the engine will be opened up? Should I have valve seals replaced (mileage is 126,000) or anything else you guys can think of? Any ideas on what some of this stuff costs besides the headgasket replacement itself?
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Nov 17, 2004 - 3:26 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 19, '04 From austin tx Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
Buy a manual, like the BGB, or even chiltons, and it will go through it step by step. If you have access to a torque wrench, a good set of tools, and have the time/secondary car, then you can do this. Just make sure to take your time and label EVERYTHING. It sounds like alot, and it will take alot of time, but it is a very straight froward project.
EDIT: Make sure you know why the gasket blew, and fix it so it doesnt happen again. Many times it is because of a warped head. If you do it yourself you can take it to a machine shop and they can plane it for you if it needs it. This post has been edited by mikew04: Nov 17, 2004 - 3:37 PM --------------------  |
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saleeka Question about headgasket replacement Nov 14, 2004 - 7:12 PM
mikew04 Buy a headgasket kit, and replace everything it co... Nov 14, 2004 - 7:55 PM saleeka What all comes in such a kit? Nov 16, 2004 - 12:51 PM mikew04 Not positive about everything, theres alot of stuf... Nov 16, 2004 - 1:34 PM Snarfer Head gasket kit comes with, intake manifold, exhau... Nov 16, 2004 - 1:38 PM saleeka sounds like id rather pay the grand to have it don... Nov 17, 2004 - 12:38 AM
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