How long will will this job take?

[drumjunkie420]

I'm just wondering what the estimated time frame would be for changing my head gasket, having never done it before,but with the help of a haynes manual and a friend or two. It's a 2.3: DOHC engine. I'm hoping I can get it done tomorrow after work.

[Classicrocjunkie]

If you have never done one before, plan on taking a whole day, there is quite a bit of work ahead of you. Just make sure when you reinstall you clean both mating surfaces extremly well, and tighten everything to spec. Also make sure you have the timing exact. Measure twice, install once.

[z24-xavier]

yeah, i would even opt for a weekend to do it. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ALL THE RIGHT TOOLS TO DO THE JOB!!! dont wanna get stuck..

[spaceman88]

definately a few days.... a day if your working round time.. i just did an engine swap in a dohc 1.6 l vtec del sol..... we replaced the head gaskets.... and i have a friend who specializes in cars, and makes 80 grand a year working for his dad... still took bout 2 days in total... good luck.

[Cold_Silence]

Yeah its worth it to set aside some time for anything you are doing to a vehicle, rushing is the worst thing to do, thats how stuff gets broken and installed improperly. Good luck