Head Gasket Replacement
#1
Head Gasket Replacement
I just purchased a 2004 Disco and and looking to tear the top end of the motor to replace the head gaskets since I can visibly see where the gasket is blown. Does anyone have any good tips for me and does anyone know what gaskets I am going to need besides the obvious head gaskets. The tech at land rover told me that I was going to need new head bolts and bolts for pretty much everything since they are one time use bolts. I have never heard of one time use bolts, yes I understand some will need replacement from heat like the manifold bolts and bolts for the exhaust but not everyone. I was wondering also if anyone knows where to get a repair manual for the 2003-2004 Discovery II. It seems to be the only years that I can not find. Any help is better than no help! Thanks
#2
Look for the RAVE manual, it is a free download and it is the exact same repair manual that the dealerships use.
www.atlanticbritish.com has a head gasket kit, it has every thing you will need all in one kit.
I think it includes new head bolts too but I dont remember.
The only bolts you will need new are the head bolts.
www.atlanticbritish.com has a head gasket kit, it has every thing you will need all in one kit.
I think it includes new head bolts too but I dont remember.
The only bolts you will need new are the head bolts.
#4
after just going through this myself a couple of months ago, I would add this to your list....
a day or so before you start.....buy a couple of cans of engine degreaser and let 'er have it !!.then pressure wash from underneath BEING CAREFULL NOT TO OVER DO IT ON THE ELECTRICS , and since they're going to be off anyway this is a good time to replace plugs--wires--hoses---if need be
OH ! I almost forgot , I also needed 4 bottles of Labatt's blue
good luck !
a day or so before you start.....buy a couple of cans of engine degreaser and let 'er have it !!.then pressure wash from underneath BEING CAREFULL NOT TO OVER DO IT ON THE ELECTRICS , and since they're going to be off anyway this is a good time to replace plugs--wires--hoses---if need be
OH ! I almost forgot , I also needed 4 bottles of Labatt's blue
good luck !
#5
I Just got done with mine 1/2 hour ago and It SUCKED but I am glad I did it my self I cleaned everything!
Also add to your list 4 foot cheater bar, 5 rolls of paper towels, Rubber gloves, Valve spring puller, 6 qrts of cheep oil, Coolant, One deep socket in 5/8 one short socket 5/8, Several dif size extions and I like the empact 45 deg sockets, Dif size scrapers. I also put some hooks in my garage to hold the AC pump and AC mount out of the way!
Also add to your list 4 foot cheater bar, 5 rolls of paper towels, Rubber gloves, Valve spring puller, 6 qrts of cheep oil, Coolant, One deep socket in 5/8 one short socket 5/8, Several dif size extions and I like the empact 45 deg sockets, Dif size scrapers. I also put some hooks in my garage to hold the AC pump and AC mount out of the way!
#6
Disco Mike,
My 2004 has 95k miles on it. I purchased it from a friend who bought it new so I know a little bit about it. I am mechanically inclined but this will be the first time I have to go into either of my discoveries, so I wanted to ask some tips from some fellow Land Rover enthusiasts. I planned on changing the wires since I know how much of a pain in the butt they are to do without taking the intake off, I just changed my 2000's. Thank you and I imagine I will be back on here to pick your brain again.
My 2004 has 95k miles on it. I purchased it from a friend who bought it new so I know a little bit about it. I am mechanically inclined but this will be the first time I have to go into either of my discoveries, so I wanted to ask some tips from some fellow Land Rover enthusiasts. I planned on changing the wires since I know how much of a pain in the butt they are to do without taking the intake off, I just changed my 2000's. Thank you and I imagine I will be back on here to pick your brain again.
#7
Xcellerate,
Thanks for the info, just pressure washed it today so I think I am good there but I imagine I will find some more grease when I get into it. I planned on doing the plugs, wires, and belt since I would be in there but thank you for the tip. I am a country boy from AZ so I will probably pass on the labatt's but I am planning on buying some stock in some coors since I will help their sales in the next month working on this car. Thanks and I will probably be back for some more info.
Thanks for the info, just pressure washed it today so I think I am good there but I imagine I will find some more grease when I get into it. I planned on doing the plugs, wires, and belt since I would be in there but thank you for the tip. I am a country boy from AZ so I will probably pass on the labatt's but I am planning on buying some stock in some coors since I will help their sales in the next month working on this car. Thanks and I will probably be back for some more info.
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