Replacing Head Gasket; Stuck on Timing Chain

[Luvmy240]

I just got this 1989 Nissan 240sx as a gift. Only thing the car has a blown head gasket.Since I don’t have $ to hire a mechanic I decided to do the job my self. I started today and am already stuck.

How do I take off the timing change? Does it need to come out if I am only changing the head gasket? I was thinking of replacing the chain since the car does have over 150k, but that money is for the machine shop. I want to make sure the Head doesn’t have any cracks.

Any advice or Tips on the removal or installation process would be greatly appreciated.

thanks

[ArcherV20]

Hmmm...that's a toughie - never really looked at anything but the DOHC. Try researching into the FSM for your model engine. I know the guide for my year goes through that in detail.