derekmcluckie
New member
Hi guys, new to the forum 1st thread. Hope all is well with your cars.
Now to the situation in hand. I'd consider myself at the novice end of the scale when talking about cars and their internal workings, however, I have just purchased a Hayne's manual (seems ok but I get the feeling it assumes you know some basic stuff, which I don't) I want to have a go at replacing my head gasket so I'm looking for as much help and advice as possible relating to
a) tools required - essential
b) all parts required - only essential i.e if I don't need to replace timing belt at same time although I have been advised it is a good idea.
c) A general, quick rundown of the process.
I know the head gasket is quite a big job considering it is my 1sta attempt but hey I'm a good learner and you gotta start somewhere if all else fails i'm sure i can get someone to sort it.
I have a fiat punto 1.2 year 99 new model mk2.
Any info and advice would be much obliged. I will hopefully be starting the work on 07/08 so please post as many non - contradicting replies as possible lol.
p.s I'm just looking for a general run down i.e remove air filter cover, rocker etc i have all the torque setting in the manual, however if you wish to give detail info if you can be bothered would also be much appreciated. Also must I replace all gaskets such as the rocker 1's and is it essential to renew head bolts.
Thanks all hope to hear you replies!
Del Boy!
Now to the situation in hand. I'd consider myself at the novice end of the scale when talking about cars and their internal workings, however, I have just purchased a Hayne's manual (seems ok but I get the feeling it assumes you know some basic stuff, which I don't) I want to have a go at replacing my head gasket so I'm looking for as much help and advice as possible relating to
a) tools required - essential
b) all parts required - only essential i.e if I don't need to replace timing belt at same time although I have been advised it is a good idea.
c) A general, quick rundown of the process.
I know the head gasket is quite a big job considering it is my 1sta attempt but hey I'm a good learner and you gotta start somewhere if all else fails i'm sure i can get someone to sort it.
I have a fiat punto 1.2 year 99 new model mk2.
Any info and advice would be much obliged. I will hopefully be starting the work on 07/08 so please post as many non - contradicting replies as possible lol.
p.s I'm just looking for a general run down i.e remove air filter cover, rocker etc i have all the torque setting in the manual, however if you wish to give detail info if you can be bothered would also be much appreciated. Also must I replace all gaskets such as the rocker 1's and is it essential to renew head bolts.
Thanks all hope to hear you replies!
Del Boy!