Cooling system issue
#11
Not sure if you have ever done head gaskets yourself, but pretty tight is not how I would describe the head bolts. You should not have been able to budge any head bolts unless you had a big *** breaker bar. If you were able to tighten them at all they were too loose and not installed correctly.
I've done several head gasket jobs in my 190k mile disco and the last time I used ARP studs. I will never use stretch bolts again.
It's almost impossible to get equal torque across all the stretch head bolts. The ARP studs are easy to install, reusable, and you will get equal torque. If you had this done at a shop, you should be able to get them done again for free. Ask about the studs or supply them yourself. Well worth the $100 extra.
I've done several head gasket jobs in my 190k mile disco and the last time I used ARP studs. I will never use stretch bolts again.
It's almost impossible to get equal torque across all the stretch head bolts. The ARP studs are easy to install, reusable, and you will get equal torque. If you had this done at a shop, you should be able to get them done again for free. Ask about the studs or supply them yourself. Well worth the $100 extra.
#12
Not sure if you have ever done head gaskets yourself, but pretty tight is not how I would describe the head bolts. You should not have been able to budge any head bolts unless you had a big *** breaker bar. If you were able to tighten them at all they were too loose and not installed correctly.
I've done several head gasket jobs in my 190k mile disco and the last time I used ARP studs. I will never use stretch bolts again.
It's almost impossible to get equal torque across all the stretch head bolts. The ARP studs are easy to install, reusable, and you will get equal torque. If you had this done at a shop, you should be able to get them done again for free. Ask about the studs or supply them yourself. Well worth the $100 extra.
I've done several head gasket jobs in my 190k mile disco and the last time I used ARP studs. I will never use stretch bolts again.
It's almost impossible to get equal torque across all the stretch head bolts. The ARP studs are easy to install, reusable, and you will get equal torque. If you had this done at a shop, you should be able to get them done again for free. Ask about the studs or supply them yourself. Well worth the $100 extra.
#13
#14
I finally got around to doing the head gaskets and after a few starts and stops got my heads back yesterday. went to put them on and now realize that the machine shop must have taken to much off because the bolt holes aren't lining up with the intake manifold. Anyone got any ideas? Am I SOL?
#16
This is what I found in the RAVE. I'll take measurements tomorrow and post some pics.
Cylinder Head - Overhaul:
5. Check cylinder head height at each end of
head. Renew a head which is outside limits.
a 22.94 mm (0.903 in) - New
b 62.56 mm (2.463 in) - New
6. Cylinder head can be refaced to 0.50 mm (0.02
in) max. below head height.
Cylinder Head - Overhaul:
5. Check cylinder head height at each end of
head. Renew a head which is outside limits.
a 22.94 mm (0.903 in) - New
b 62.56 mm (2.463 in) - New
6. Cylinder head can be refaced to 0.50 mm (0.02
in) max. below head height.
#17
Here's what I have. A few people have said I should be ok even though they are about .25 mm over what the RAVE says. I'm wondering what folks on here think. And if maybe using slightly thicker gaskets - if thats even an option.
Drivers Side
A - 22.19 mm
B - 61.84 mm
Passenger side
A - 22.25 mm
B - 61.88 mm
Drivers Side
A - 22.19 mm
B - 61.84 mm
Passenger side
A - 22.25 mm
B - 61.88 mm
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