02-11-2005, 02:36 PM
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1996 2.2 153k, Head Gaskett Replacement??
Just wondering if ya'll think someone that has never attempted to do such an invasive mechanical proceedure, should attempt to replace a head gaskett? If so does anyone know of a website that might show you how to do this step by step?
Thanks,
Bcubed
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02-11-2005, 04:40 PM
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Re: 1996 2.2 153k, Head Gaskett Replacement??
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Originally Posted by Bcubed
Just wondering if ya'll think someone that has never attempted to do such an invasive mechanical proceedure, should attempt to replace a head gaskett? If so does anyone know of a website that might show you how to do this step by step?
Thanks,
Bcubed
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haynes manual is better! I wouldn't try it unless you are 100% confident! Just don't pry the head off if you do. At least you don't have ohc to worry about!
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02-11-2005, 11:37 PM
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Boosted Grocery Getta!!
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Re: 1996 2.2 153k, Head Gaskett Replacement??
Haynes is very good on showing you how to do it. Don't over torque the bolts either when you put it all back together.
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02-12-2005, 08:08 PM
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Thanks for the advice. Got the haynes book. It is very enlightening. The leak I have in the head gaskett seems to have stopped. I did try some bar's stop leak a couple weeks ago but i wasn't sure if it had taken. The main reason I am having this problem is because the radiator cooling fan went out and I was sure what was causing the temperature to flucuate so much whenever I would drive the car. I replace the fan motor and relay today which probably could have, if i had done it sooner, prevented the head gasket leak. So a note to everyone out there:
If your Temperature is Flucuating while you drive your car, check your fan, it is a simple $23.99 fan motor and a $10.00 relay. Go ahead and fix it, before it is too late.
Not sure if I am going to tackle the head gasket thing yet. I might have to call in the reserves(father-in-law) to help tackle this one, maybe I will learn alittle in the process.
Thanks,
Bcubed
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02-12-2005, 10:43 PM
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Boosted Grocery Getta!!
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Re: 1996 2.2 153k, Head Gaskett Replacement??
Extra hands and knowledge is a good thing. I could type up a how to, but it would be darn close to that of what the Haynes or Chiltons would show you.
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02-13-2005, 10:58 AM
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Re: Re: 1996 2.2 153k, Head Gaskett Replacement??
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Originally Posted by Classicrocjunkie
Extra hands and knowledge is a good thing. I could type up a how to, but it would be darn close to that of what the Haynes or Chiltons would show you.
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You mean replicated from one of the aformentioned sources?
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02-14-2005, 03:08 AM
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Re: 1996 2.2 153k, Head Gaskett Replacement??
Warning: Could take you a whole day 
I'm considering it an option if I can't get my problem worked out.
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02-14-2005, 11:36 AM
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Re: 1996 2.2 153k, Head Gaskett Replacement??
Get new head bolts and retork no mater what the head gasket inc say
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