Right I have bitten the bullet and decided that myself and Brian (Dj_bucho) are going to change my head gasket next week when i am off work. I have a few questions though as not tried anything this big before, especially not on my car.
I have read the Haynes Manual and I have a good understanding of what needs to be removed and replaced and in what order etc. I have a few questions that are concerning me.
When i ordered the parts in for it I have also got a new cambelt and Tensioner and I was wondering how easy/hard they are to do and what is involved. I have read the Haynes on this and seems straight forward enough, is my understanding correct? If I ensure the tension the of the belt is correct along with the alignment marks on the camshaft cog/head and the crankshaft cog/oil pump cover then the timing should be ok once the car is all back together?
Also the other thing is I know i have to disconnect the TB, Inlet and exhaust manifolds from the head and the camcover in order to be able to remove the head. And once the head is off I can go about cleaning up the old oil from the head and chambers. And then its just a case of refitting the parts i took off. I was wondering can anyone point out any areas that might become a problem or have for them in the past. Also any tips that anyone can offer would be great as well
Thanks People.
David
Oh i am going to try and take pics throughout just incase something comes up that both me and Brian unsure of.
I have read the Haynes Manual and I have a good understanding of what needs to be removed and replaced and in what order etc. I have a few questions that are concerning me.
When i ordered the parts in for it I have also got a new cambelt and Tensioner and I was wondering how easy/hard they are to do and what is involved. I have read the Haynes on this and seems straight forward enough, is my understanding correct? If I ensure the tension the of the belt is correct along with the alignment marks on the camshaft cog/head and the crankshaft cog/oil pump cover then the timing should be ok once the car is all back together?
Also the other thing is I know i have to disconnect the TB, Inlet and exhaust manifolds from the head and the camcover in order to be able to remove the head. And once the head is off I can go about cleaning up the old oil from the head and chambers. And then its just a case of refitting the parts i took off. I was wondering can anyone point out any areas that might become a problem or have for them in the past. Also any tips that anyone can offer would be great as well
Thanks People.
David
Oh i am going to try and take pics throughout just incase something comes up that both me and Brian unsure of.
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