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I have to replace the headgaskets-argh!
Today with it 105 degrees outside, I noticed that coolant was slightly bubbling out of the front of the left head where it meets the block. So, I will be replacing the head gaskets. I searched the archives and did not find the answer to this question.
Here is my parts list, what am I missing? Headasket set Headbolts Valve cover gaskets Valley pan gaskets Intake manifold gasket Exhaust gaskets Gasket sealer Thermostat Coolant Radiator hoses Fan Belt |
Get it all from Atlantic British as a set.
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I just did mine here is what I got:
- Head gasket kit from Atlantic British - Cylinder Head bolts - Thermostat - Belt (if needed) - 2 hoses that needed replacement (rest were fine) - Tube black APV gasket sealer - Coolant - Power steering fluid - Rave CD or Shop Manual It's not that bad just take your time and keep track of your bolts. |
I ordered all the parts this afternoon and plan to do the headgasket job next weekend. I will take pictures and share my experience and time frame to complete the job.
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Good luck
The whole forum would very much appreciate a write up with photos I'm sure. Best of luck with the job.
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Good luck! Let us know if you need help. Like I said I just got done with mine so it is fresh in my mind. I was planning on doing a write up but it's a pretty intensive job and I decided to concentrate on doing it right instead of a write-up as the procedure is already in the shop manual with pictures. If you don't have them already here are some tools you will find indispensable (all tools available from Harbor Freight):
- 8mm 12 point socket to get off the rocker cover bolts. 6 point socket will not work - A full wobble extension set ($15) - A full metric impact driver set ($35), you will break regular sockets on this job - 3 piece impact driver extension set ($15) - A few good breaker bars of different length, one at least 32" to get off the head bolts. - Long jointed extended ratchet to reach the hard to reach bolts ($20) - Metric damaged bolt extractor set saved my bacon on a bad head gasket bolt ($20) This is of course in addition to the normal stuff like a 150 lb torque wrench etc. I apologize if you already knew this, I did not have these and it took a couple trips to get all the tools. Edit: Just saw you have a DI so not sure if the rocker cover bolts are the same size. |
DexCool strikes again!
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Jupiter Rover, which type of coolant do you use?
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Green antifreeze in DI's.
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Originally Posted by lipadj46
(Post 126744)
Good luck! Let us know if you need help. Like I said I just got done with mine so it is fresh in my mind. I was planning on doing a write up but it's a pretty intensive job and I decided to concentrate on doing it right instead of a write-up as the procedure is already in the shop manual with pictures. If you don't have them already here are some tools you will find indispensable (all tools available from Harbor Freight):
- 8mm 12 point socket to get off the rocker cover bolts. 6 point socket will not work - A full wobble extension set ($15) - A full metric impact driver set ($35), you will break regular sockets on this job - 3 piece impact driver extension set ($15) - A few good breaker bars of different length, one at least 32" to get off the head bolts. - Long jointed extended ratchet to reach the hard to reach bolts ($20) - Metric damaged bolt extractor set saved my bacon on a bad head gasket bolt ($20) This is of course in addition to the normal stuff like a 150 lb torque wrench etc. I apologize if you already knew this, I did not have these and it took a couple trips to get all the tools. Edit: Just saw you have a DI so not sure if the rocker cover bolts are the same size. DI's have the same 8mm 12pt bolts on the valve covers... |
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