Is there a DIY head-gasket replacement thread (4cyl)?

[rstl99]

Hi.
I'm thinking of tackling the head gasket replacement in my 96 Camry 4 cyl this summer. Is there a good DIY writeup on the site with pictures? I have the FSM but seeing real-world pictures and benefitting from someone else's experience is very useful.
I searched and searched and could not find such a DIY thread here. Thanks.

[cashmoney13]

Bump.. I am also looking for one....... if there is one

[DarkSideMoon]

I'm not familiar with the 4 cyl, but I assume you have to take the timing belt off. This thread will get you that far at least (Assuming the 2000 4 cyl is the same engine, again, I'm not familiar with the 4s).

http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/t109966.html

[Fortified Souls]

Here's my threads it might not be the most concise but there should be most of all the information you need.
1. Make sure you put the service bolt in the cam shaft.
2. Do not reuse the head-bolts i made this mistake was not fun tearing down again after i discovered i was still having overheating/mixing of coolant and oil problems.
Headgasket job how long should it take

Questions on starting camry recently rebuilt.

thread number 2 deals with camshaft placement so that the engine has proper compression while thread number 1 deals with more of the taking apart of the engine. If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask.

[peshwa]

Thansk Fortified Souls. I was a regular visitor to your thread and found it extremely informative.
Howz the rebuilt engine doing?