Is there a way??

[NilsP]

I want to replace my head gaskets. (27k so they wont last much longer)
But is there any way you can replace them without taking out the engine?
I'm currently still building my garage so i dont have the space to do an engine out just yet.
If not, it'll have to wait until my garage is finished

[ukkid35]

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

[Tanguero]

Short answer; No - the front cover has to come off and cant be removed with the engine in situ because of lack of clearance between it and the chassis member in front of it.

Long answer; As ukkid35 has proved, it can be done with the engine within the engine bay, by lifting the engine clear of the offending chassis member and supporting it from underneath. I am sure he will be along shortly to give further details if he hasn't already beaten me to it with an answer.

ETA I see he did beat me to it!

Edited by Tanguero on Saturday 30th August 11:22

[Big Al.]

Sorry about that, school has gone back early.

[Mr Cerbera]

NilsP said:

.... (27k so they wont last much longer)

Yeah ? now I understand why my acceleration is so slow past 160mph - mines done 94K

[NilsP]

Bloody hell ukkid35... You're a hero
But that looks like a whole lot of extra work.
Guess i'll wait till I have the space to get the engine out of there.

[jammy_basturd]

NilsP said:

I want to replace my head gaskets. (27k so they wont last much longer)

I assume they have actually blown? It's not like they have to be changed at a certain mileage like the timing chain and it's a hell of a lot of work to change them as a precaution.

[Tanguero]

jammy_basturd said:

NilsP said:

I want to replace my head gaskets. (27k so they wont last much longer)

I assume they have actually blown? It's not like they have to be changed at a certain mileage like the timing chain and it's a hell of a lot of work to change them as a precaution.

Unless you have a damned good reason to change them leave them well alone! As jammy says it is not a scheduled maintenance item!

[Gazzab]

Afaik amazon managed to get hers done in situ

[cerdad]

i have just stripped mine at 57 k and the gaskets were close to failure , i wonder if the it all depends on the quality of the antifreeze in the cooling system.