Help! Head gasket gone...

[wasted years]

Will this be an engine in or out job?

[neal1980]

No you can do it with engine in, im just doing mine at the moment. Worst bit was getting the manifolds off, after that a few hours and there off.

forgot to also mention lots of swearing, tools thrown across the garage and multiple cuts.

Good luck

Neal

[wasted years]

Thanks there,

Glad to hear it. Mine is in the local garage and they weren't sure if it was an in or out job.

ETA to ask: How difficult is it to get the parts?

Edited by wasted years on Monday 30th July 19:35

[neal1980]

the parts cost peanuts, ive got a top end gasket set inc bolts for about £58 from Island 4x4 down in kent. And thats all composite stuff as well. If you dont mind me asking how much are they charging???

[f@-pots]

The taking apart bit is usually the easier part of the whole operation(in my experience) and with three sheared manifold bolts (both sides) I'd got it in my head that I could drill and tap or possibly Helicoil them in situ. Then I woke up and realised my coffee was cold and the chances that I'd manage all three without ****ing up at least one or all was in a minus scale.So the big question is 'how easy is it to get the heads back on in the correct fashion with all necessary adjustments and tolerances being met'?
I've got a fair bit of spannering experience gained from playing with Tornado's and Phantoms and sundry cars in the past ,but I aint attempted a V8 before.Is it a feasable driveway job and what if any special tools are needed?
Oh and if the heads are off would it be a good idea to do a cam check/change if needed?Lots of questions I know but I'm sure you guys won't let me down.
Good luck with yours by the way. Ta.....................

[Dave 500]

f@-pots" Target="_blank">class="forumQuoter">f@-pots said:

I've got a fair bit of spannering experience gained from playing with Tornado's and Phantoms

I think you will be fine

[wasted years]

neal1980 said:

the parts cost peanuts, ive got a top end gasket set inc bolts for about £58 from Island 4x4 down in kent. And thats all composite stuff as well. If you dont mind me asking how much are they charging???

Garage recon about £600 if it is an engine in job.