head gasket

[NocturN]

my 93 villager (almost 200k) has been one of the best vehicles i ever owned. Now its aged and had some cooling problems which led to a blown head gasket. Has anybody done a head gasket on one?

[eltigre]

which side is blown?
I've done the head gasket on the type of engine before (I also have 2 -86 Zs).. They were a pain but I have never done it on a transverse engine but I would think it that if you blew the near side one, that wouldn't be too bad.......it's all a matter of getting alll that intake stuff off but I would recommend just following the Haynes manual! They're pretty accurate for that stuf but I gotta tell ya, take your time, and when it comes to removing exhaust manifolds and stuff, spray it well with a good lubricant (WD40 for ex...) BEFORE attempting to remove nuts......However PREPARE your self for broken studs; very common!! Good luck and TAKE YOUR TIME!

[NocturN]

i replaced exhaust manifold gasket and i broke two of those, had to use easy-outs to get them out.

[Bronco2]

Do both gaskets at the same time,and get the heads surfaced. Doing one gasket is going to come back and bite you when the other one lets go.

[NocturN]

good idea, i'm actually thinking about having it done because i'm such an armchair mechanic. how much you think i could get the job done for?

[mujier]

I just had the head gaskets job done on my 95 villager. I had the mechanic also replace the timing belt,the water pump, the seals, the spark plugs and the thermostat. But I am very disappointed because it is running poorly. The timing is off I believe. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what could be the problem??? Please let me know.
Thanks

Mujier