need to change the head
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need to change the head
Well the good news is that i know what is wrong bad news is it is a cracked head. I ordered the head and am getting ready to change it. I think it would be easier if the engine was not in the vehicle.? I know book time is like 11 hours to do it and i am assuming that is with it in the vehicle. Any advice on this would be wonderful. I am also a little unsure on how to set up the timing belt when i go back together with it. HELP PLEASE!!!!
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i did it with the engine in (took about 6 hours w. help ) make sure you have all the parts you need (gasket kit, etc..) and please change out the fuel filter while you are in there (much easier)
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don't pull the motor
it's pretty simple to do, of you know how to do it. The dealership say it takes about 7 hours....I think I could do mine in 3-4, don't ask...why I am so fast.... I just pulled the drivers head on mine, and in an unmotivated overheated state (it's just over 100 here), it took me an hour and a half to pull... The biggest problem I have is I have headers and you can't get at the top bolts on 3 and 5 on the passenger side, tightening and loosening one ratchet click at a time.
If you don't mind, where did you get your new one, and how much did you pay? I have a bad head right now that I need to pull. I am being told the valve seats are , it has been reccomended to just replace the head and start new.
If you don't mind, where did you get your new one, and how much did you pay? I have a bad head right now that I need to pull. I am being told the valve seats are , it has been reccomended to just replace the head and start new.
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pulling the block just to r & r heads is wrong, plain and simple.
just do a search on this site, LOTS of threads about this job and what parts, supplies, experience, etc. you are going to need
Just put in a little time wading through to find what you need; be patient, the information you come across will be invaluable if you are serious about undertaking this job, I guarantee it.
Buy a Factory Service Manual. Throw out your hanes or Chilton. Do a little dance.
use toyota headgasket
just do a search on this site, LOTS of threads about this job and what parts, supplies, experience, etc. you are going to need
Just put in a little time wading through to find what you need; be patient, the information you come across will be invaluable if you are serious about undertaking this job, I guarantee it.
Buy a Factory Service Manual. Throw out your hanes or Chilton. Do a little dance.
use toyota headgasket
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downey headers?
benwahballs,
I see you have the Downey headers, have you had any trouble keeping the slip fitting sealed? I have had all sorts of problems with exhaust leaks on the right side.
I see you have the Downey headers, have you had any trouble keeping the slip fitting sealed? I have had all sorts of problems with exhaust leaks on the right side.
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I got the new head at Checkers it was like 280 with a 180 core charge i think. The gaskets should be here today. I started taking it apart and I got the upper intake, the radiator, the timing covers, and a few other odds and ends off. I think I am also going to change the exhaust on it while I have it apart, any advice on this would be great, I do not have the money to get a set of headers right now so I will have to use the factory manifolds if possible.
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