[Request DIY] Changing Head Gasket

**barefootbonzai** · 04-01-2006 12:16 PM

as title states

**nedgeworth** · 04-01-2006 12:47 PM

What model engine?

DOHC SOHC?

**wynode** · 04-01-2006 01:49 PM

Which part are you not sure about?

hardest/trickiest part would be getting your timing belt on correctly and torquing up the headbolts and the camshaft installation.

Ok then again that is the main thing that is involved LOL

**barefootbonzai** · 04-01-2006 02:32 PM

lol, thanks guys. Looks like something i should leave for the machanic then.

B-serious preferably

**wynode** · 04-01-2006 02:37 PM

It also depends on how hands on you are and if you've done anything 'mechanical' before. I'm sure someone can post up a service manual with some pics if you want

**ECU-MAN** · 04-01-2006 10:05 PM

pft

peice of cake

only problem is I dont do them enough to make a DIY. Honda Head gaskets are to reliable

do nissan heads all the time though

anything in particular you wanted to know...

**wynode** · 05-01-2006 08:15 AM

Originally Posted by ECU-MAN

do nissan heads all the time though

*throws book at wall*

I thought you stopped doing Nissans after that mess in your garage.

But a headgasket change DIY would be a nice addittion *hint*

**Slow96GSR** · 05-01-2006 09:10 AM

I have a lot of online manuals that I can post here but I don't want ot post a lot of pics and take up all the space! What make and model, better yet engine code?

**EG5[KRT]** · 05-01-2006 09:25 PM

make sure the cams are locked in place

fly wheel locked in place and belt marked out on cams and belt to c if the crank moves etc.

disconnect intake manifold .. nething that connects to the head ..

then im thinking the head is machined flat and the block is prepped...

new gasket put on block with a bit of red loctite gasket sealer then put ur head back on

then put ur timing belt back on making sure the marks are all the same

remove locking bolts from cams and flywheel

wind the crank over 2 times to make sure everything is ok and not hitting on anything.

then install everything bak on.

thats what i believe is involved.

**ECU-MAN** · 05-01-2006 09:27 PM

and dont forget to set the timming,
and fill up yoru coolant and change your oil and oil filter

nice one EG5 + Rep for yal

PS Wyn

next honda head that comes along
Ill do a real nice DIY for you, but you will be waiting a long long time