How to replace headgasket?
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How to replace headgasket?
First of all, I see oil in the the radiator, and I'm no car genius but that sounds like a blown headgasket, or a leak. Is there possibly any other thing that could be before I start taking apart my head?
Is there any tutorial or write-up you would recommend on how to replace a headgasket?
Is there any tutorial or write-up you would recommend on how to replace a headgasket?
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Re: How to replace headgasket?
Ooops I forgot to mention D16y8 completely stock.
Grumble thanks, I already looked in the FAQ and I can't find it. I've also searched I'm probably not searching right i'll try again.
Grumble thanks, I already looked in the FAQ and I can't find it. I've also searched I'm probably not searching right i'll try again.
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Re: How to replace headgasket?
Head gaskets are so easy. USE OEM ONLY. Those shitty auto parts head gaskets are made of foam and suck *****.
Mark the timing belt and cam gear in the same spot so when you slap the head back on, you have timing correct.
Disconnect everything from the head (sensors, all hoses, exhaust manifold, etc).
Loosen the timing belt from a 14mm bolt near the block. Slide the belt off of the gear.
Remove the valve cover then you will see ten 14mm bolts. These hold the head down. Loosen then by doing 1/4 turns. DO NOT REMOVE one bolt at a time because they are under high pressure and you will risk warping the head.
Use this order to remove the bolts
9 3 1 5 7
8 6 2 4 10
Install the new OEM head gasket and reinstall the head. Use the same sequence to tighten the bolts but do it in these torque specs
STEP 1 14
STEP 2 36
STEP 3 49
STEP 4 49 (Go through all of them again.)
Connect everything back to the head (exhaust manifold, hoses, sensors yadda yadda)
Remove the radiator cap, turn on the car make sure theres no leaks and it runs properly.
Bleed the cooling system and replace any missing fluid.
Mark the timing belt and cam gear in the same spot so when you slap the head back on, you have timing correct.
Disconnect everything from the head (sensors, all hoses, exhaust manifold, etc).
Loosen the timing belt from a 14mm bolt near the block. Slide the belt off of the gear.
Remove the valve cover then you will see ten 14mm bolts. These hold the head down. Loosen then by doing 1/4 turns. DO NOT REMOVE one bolt at a time because they are under high pressure and you will risk warping the head.
Use this order to remove the bolts
9 3 1 5 7
8 6 2 4 10
Install the new OEM head gasket and reinstall the head. Use the same sequence to tighten the bolts but do it in these torque specs
STEP 1 14
STEP 2 36
STEP 3 49
STEP 4 49 (Go through all of them again.)
Connect everything back to the head (exhaust manifold, hoses, sensors yadda yadda)
Remove the radiator cap, turn on the car make sure theres no leaks and it runs properly.
Bleed the cooling system and replace any missing fluid.
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Re: How to replace headgasket?
Im about to change my headgasket also.. I have a honda civic 94 dx.. The headgasket blown and i see white smoke and stuff.. Was searching and found this here..also i went to youtube and found this guy with great tutorial step by step with 4 parts. Wish me luck lol 
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