Ka24de HeadGasket Replacement !

[lebgangstah]

gooo to the last page need help i took pics of my timing and im wondering if its right before i put everything back

pics!!!









WORK IN PROGRESS!

[Sideways570]

well dude sorry to say but you have to take off the intake manifold, exhaust manifold, top timing cover and chains..ill post up a pic of what it looks like so you have an idea of the mess lol

[compactfean]

About the timing marks, steal your gf's nail paint and mark the timing chain to cam gears. You should really search on here for the fsm And fallow that, because there is a lot more to changing a hg than just replacing gaskets...... Like is the head flat? Etc etc.

[slidestyle69]

Like is the head flat? Etc etc.

A better way to put that would be, What caused the gasket to pop?

-Did it overheat to point of no return?

if so, it is a possibility based on how extreme the temps got that there could be some warpage with the head and that would cause the head to not seat evenly to the block creating a danger zone for an instant leak or down the road if it ever heated up to far that the pressure finds a way thru the uneven area and pops again. I always take my heads to the machine shop and have them plained to prevent such a pain in the a** problem with $50 bucks at the machine shop. Just my .02

I have friends that never do and there cars run like a raped ape.

[lebgangstah]

i got a mechanic comeing to help me at home ,so its all good i just dont wanna loose my timeing im prob going to machine my head , my car did not overheat it was really really cool i never pased half of the temp gauge its always cold , i found out there was coolent when i changed my spark plugs, and i didnt not want to do anymore damage. so changeing it is what im doing. haha thats fine idc if i have to take all that out i just want to replace it drive it for a bit sell it , im thinking of getting skyline.

[lebgangstah]

doo i need to take off the intake manifold its a pain in the a** with the engine still in the car! and theres know way!! i can get the last 2 bolts out , by the egr , and i only need the top off i just cant i tried .. but do i really need it off cant i just onbolt the bolts i need off the head and go from there?

[moso]

you need to take the manifold off. the only thing holding it in the vehicle is the bolts to the head and a small bracket bolted behind the alternator to the block.

[lebgangstah]

thats the problom , how am i suppose to get to that bracket , also! i CANT GET THE last bolt thats in the head on this side < to the fire wall << the last bolt and its down there i can get to it , and i cant take the EGR bolt out .. either to get to that bolt.. those 2 are anoying.

[compactfean]

Sounds like you don't have the right tools.

[lebgangstah]

haha i got alot of tools from when my dad was a mechanic , also had some stolen -_- but other then that yea , but what tool would i need to get in there? , i tryed a rachet , socket , drive socket 0_o idk egr is in my way i just can get the last bolt out im trying to just pull off the top manifold ? havent tried the bottom whats so ever.

[compactfean]

You have a pic of the problem area? Usually nothing a ratchet wrench, or 1/4 sockets couldnt get to.

[moso]

your going to have to do it with a open end-box end wrench. its a mofo to get in there and even worse to try to turn the damn thing but it can be done.

[lebgangstah]

this one is the pain in the a** i almost stripped it but stopped -_- .


how the engine is atm




second pain in the a** i can stick anything there!!!!


also how do i take the fuel rail out?


ratchets ill try useing but prob gonnna be a pain .

[driftneil]

well dude sorry to say but you have to take off the intake manifold, exhaust manifold, top timing cover and chains..ill post up a pic of what it looks like so you have an idea of the mess lol

Negative...You can unblot the intake and ehaust manis and push them to the side, you also dont have to take out the radiator either.

[lebgangstah]

thats not even the problem , the intake mani is a pain ,, but i didnt get a chance to try to take it out but i also dont want to strip it... so im just gonna leave it for the mechanics , also takeing out the rad helps alot u have so much room , the exhaust i did unbolt tho .. i just needa wait on my torque wrech and long alen sockets.

[lebgangstah]

uuhmm nvmm..