New to the Grand Am forum, have some Q's

[kahjdh]

Hi, I just bought a 95 2.3 Quad 4 Grand Am for $50. Its in really good shape, only 103,000mi, but it needs a head gasket. It was partially disassembled when I bought it so I'm going to take a crack at it. A im a novice mechanic, still in school, so i think this will be a good project. Now my first question, how do you get the timing chain cover off? motor mount is already off but the bracket for it is still attached to the block. Also has anybody here done this before? thanks
Tim

[xeroinfinity]

Hello Tim, I'm sure many here have done this or a simular motor.

You best bet is to pick a R&R manual.
Chilton or Haynes, a GM tech manaul is the best but rather expensive.

Here is a link that would also help you out, but I do recomend getting a manual to verify the torq specs and proper tightening sequence .

This isnt realy a begginer project, it will be challenging

Good Luck!

[kahjdh]

Well i got the balancer off (8' breaker bar) now i just need the inner part of the engine mount and the exhaust manifold. I know this is a little steep for a novice but for $50 i think i'll give it a try.

[xeroinfinity]

It'll be a good learning experience for you.

Let me know how it goes.