changed my head gaskets

[GuttaFixIt]

I changed my head gaskets in my 2000 Venture. Took a weekend to take them out. Took my time and labeled everything and ALOT of pics. I bought the best Fel Pro head gasket kit. I put it back together the next weekend. Had some help from a friend. Most of the time. It was a pain but I wouldn't hesitate doing another one. Had it almost all back together and found I had the heater hose from the rear climate control pump up out of the way. Well I had to take the throttle body and coil pack back off. To put the hose down on the side by the thermostat.
Had the heads done at a machine shop. Cost $225.00
I replaced the water pump with an ac delco, plugs, lifetime wires, everything you should. O rings and whatever else.
Think the plugs were original the wires I think someone changed.
Should get better gas mileage.
Started it up. Took it for a test drive and on the way back that's when HE*L broke loose!!
I FORGOT TO SHUT THE HOOD!! AHHHHHHHHH
Here's some pics. I took over 100 pics when I did this job.

[GuttaFixIt]

Want to say a HUGE THANK YOU for the guy that sent me his info. that he saved from doing his back in 2009.
THANK YOU!!!!

[lesterl]

Nice..... Sucks on the hood tho.....

[GuttaFixIt]

Originally Posted by lesterl

Nice..... Sucks on the hood tho.....

It did.... BUT I had full coverage and the insurance company sent me a check for almost $1800.00. I bought a used (mint) hood same color. And had the windshield replaced. Pocketed about $1300.00.

[cadilacman]

how did u get the left front motot mount bracket off

[GuttaFixIt]

Originally Posted by cadilacman

how did u get the left front motot mount bracket off

If it's the front left motor mount that is on top. There's only 2 bolts that hold it in. Take a pic and post it because I'm really not sure what you are talking about. The motor mount I'm thinking of is easy to take off.
Dan