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G-spec · 06-07-2007, 11:14 PM

easy $1,000 at a reputable shop that goes by book time. Much cheaper at "Bob's Backyard Repair"

Props for taking on the task, imo there's no better way to "conquer" something than to know how it goes together, and get over that "fear of the unknown"...take it slow, stay orginized, and it'll surprise you how simple it can be....its all about the order you do things in...you dont piss before drop trou' right?!

projectRDM · 06-07-2007, 11:20 PM

Head gasket does not require any of the work mentioned.

1) Drain coolant
2) Remove valve cover and upper timing cover
3) Separate intake manifold
4) Unbolt exhaust manifold
5) Remove cams
6) Remove head with intake manifold upper section together
7) Replace gasket

If you're good you're looking at 25 minutes to get it all apart and off the car. There is no need to remove anything below the head. Installation is reverse of removal. I've gotten it down to an hour from start to finish, that includes flushing the block and cleaning everything thoroughly.

eastcoastS14 · 06-07-2007, 11:21 PM

ok well today i drained the rad, pulled off the intake and all that, pulled out the fuel pump fuse...cranked the engine for a few seconds to relieve the pressure. So whats the next steps? I was going to pull the fuel lines and then pull the intake and exhaust mani tomorrow and try and get started on getting the head off if i have time...am I on the right track? and are there any tricks of the trade that might help me out?

edit: didnt see your post 240na, yeah good to kno its not as complicated as it sounds

06-07-2007, 11:14 PM	#1
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06-07-2007, 11:20 PM	#2
projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 51 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Head gasket does not require any of the work mentioned. 1) Drain coolant 2) Remove valve cover and upper timing cover 3) Separate intake manifold 4) Unbolt exhaust manifold 5) Remove cams 6) Remove head with intake manifold upper section together 7) Replace gasket If you're good you're looking at 25 minutes to get it all apart and off the car. There is no need to remove anything below the head. Installation is reverse of removal. I've gotten it down to an hour from start to finish, that includes flushing the block and cleaning everything thoroughly. __________________ FORMERLY R240NA Learn what's really going on and protect your assets now before they're gone forever: www.paypalsucks.com

06-07-2007, 11:21 PM	#3
eastcoastS14 Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: the land of snow potholes and no tracks Posts: 3,984 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	ok well today i drained the rad, pulled off the intake and all that, pulled out the fuel pump fuse...cranked the engine for a few seconds to relieve the pressure. So whats the next steps? I was going to pull the fuel lines and then pull the intake and exhaust mani tomorrow and try and get started on getting the head off if i have time...am I on the right track? and are there any tricks of the trade that might help me out? edit: didnt see your post 240na, yeah good to kno its not as complicated as it sounds