Head gasket replacement and what else?
#41
#42
I also did in the same order, BUT like I said, the bolts were so damn tight that I had to bolt the head back down to break them loose. Well, I did the top 1 first, undid the head, noticed the bottom 1, had to bolt the head back down and get it busted loose. About an hour of BS.
I did bring the vacuum cleaner down at midnight like I had no regard for neighbors sleeping in the first floor apartment directly in front of my truck. But if allowed my life to revolve around everybody else, I would never get anything done, right?
can the cyl heads go on after all of the head studs are in place? or is it better to only set up a couple of the centrally-located studs, position the cyl heads, then install the remaining studs?
I did bring the vacuum cleaner down at midnight like I had no regard for neighbors sleeping in the first floor apartment directly in front of my truck. But if allowed my life to revolve around everybody else, I would never get anything done, right?
can the cyl heads go on after all of the head studs are in place? or is it better to only set up a couple of the centrally-located studs, position the cyl heads, then install the remaining studs?
#44
Do the head gasket in a parking lot
300 piece Sears tool box
breaker bar
black impact 5.8" socket
and you are set!
oh yeah torque wrench
https://www.flickr.com/photos/76579732@N07/
300 piece Sears tool box
breaker bar
black impact 5.8" socket
and you are set!
oh yeah torque wrench
https://www.flickr.com/photos/76579732@N07/
#45
And a bad set of gaskets. I thought they sold me a Reinz set but when I got home with my freshly refurbished parts, none of the O-rings fit. Then the exhaust mani gaskets didn't fit. Stopped there, made the call and was told he would have the real Reinz kit for me on Monday. Thanks a lot a$$hole. Only set me back 3-days and who cares if I have anything to drive now, right? The "real" Reinz kit. WTF...
#46
I also did in the same order, BUT like I said, the bolts were so damn tight that I had to bolt the head back down to break them loose. Well, I did the top 1 first, undid the head, noticed the bottom 1, had to bolt the head back down and get it busted loose. About an hour of BS.
I did bring the vacuum cleaner down at midnight like I had no regard for neighbors sleeping in the first floor apartment directly in front of my truck. But if allowed my life to revolve around everybody else, I would never get anything done, right?
can the cyl heads go on after all of the head studs are in place? or is it better to only set up a couple of the centrally-located studs, position the cyl heads, then install the remaining studs?
I did bring the vacuum cleaner down at midnight like I had no regard for neighbors sleeping in the first floor apartment directly in front of my truck. But if allowed my life to revolve around everybody else, I would never get anything done, right?
can the cyl heads go on after all of the head studs are in place? or is it better to only set up a couple of the centrally-located studs, position the cyl heads, then install the remaining studs?
#47
#48
And a bad set of gaskets. I thought they sold me a Reinz set but when I got home with my freshly refurbished parts, none of the O-rings fit. Then the exhaust mani gaskets didn't fit. Stopped there, made the call and was told he would have the real Reinz kit for me on Monday. Thanks a lot a$$hole. Only set me back 3-days and who cares if I have anything to drive now, right? The "real" Reinz kit. WTF...
And I would go with the arp instruction from d&d on the torquing specs from d&d. Follow the anti seize under the washers to help torque properly. I can't remember who posted this one but another wonder forum member
#49
Keep us posted on the ordeal man. I know it's a pia. Luckily this is my back up vehicle/fun vehicle and I should be through with it mid January. I'm planning on getting all the gunk off the engine my next set of off days. And as for the oil, I would just get some good ole' rotella t4 or good 15w-40 BC all you are doing is running it through the heads and oil valley to get it to the sump. That's my outlook on it since you aren't turning the engine over or anything.
#50