tools, parts for head gasket repair?

[busybeezturbo]

What are the tools needed for a head gasket repair? I am going back with a 2mm cometic metal head gasket.I will leave every thing else on block stock.What is needed part wise for a good sound rebuild?

[repinS]

As in not machining the block? And using a metal gasket?


Countdown to next BHG: commence.




If you're going to MHG, you'll have to mill the block too.

[Jeeves]

Originally Posted by repinS

As in not machining the block? And using a metal gasket?


Countdown to next BHG: commence.




If you're going to MHG, you'll have to mill the block too.

Phucking W3rd.


Tools:

19mm 12pt Socket 1/2"
17mm 12pt Socket 1/2" & 3/8"
14mm 12pt Socket 3/8"
12mm 12pt Socket 3/8"
10mm 12pt Socket 3/8" & 1/4"
8mm 12pt Socket 3/8" & 1/4"

2 - 3" 3/8" Extensions
1 - 6" 3/8" Extension
1 - 3/8" Universal/Knuckle Joint
1 - Deep Well 14mm (REQ'd for ARP Head Studs on the 7M IIRC)
1 - Deep Well 12mm Generally handy
1 - Torque Wrench (good to 150ft-lbs typ.)
1 - Copy of TSRM Head Removal/Installation Proceedures (sp?)
Pairs of needle nose pliars, and general pliars..
20lb sledgehammer
Lots of rags...

/other assorted sockets depending on who/where your car's been worked on you'll probably even find an SAE bolt or two in there.

I'm sure there's more...

[busybeezturbo]

Ok mill the block For Metal Gasket .My mechanic ASE cert. said it didnt have to be done.But he has just delt with stock cars.If milling the block is required then I will get another engine with less milage on it and have the work done on it then put it in my car .My engine has 175,000 good compression but looses oil some where?

[damone]

Originally Posted by Jeeves

20lb sledgehammer

The most important tool in ANY supra drivers tool box!!!


So your headgasket isnt blown?? cuz Ive also heard that if you replace your headgasket before its blown that you shouldnt have to mill the block, and that if it doesnt need to be machined, not to machine it because it is impossible to duplicate the finish on the deck and head from factory

but the head is another story.. its aluminum, and aluminum warps.. Ide definatly have that checked out

[busybeezturbo]

Dont know if it is blown or failing.Engine starting to miss overheating twice when radiator is filled bubbles come out of radiator after it is filled and idoling for awhile.So I think it is blown.

[busybeezturbo]

Mechanic says to change the water pump.

[Jeeves]

Your mechanic is an idiot, IMHO. I've NEVER seen a 7M water pump go out. I don't trust this guys ASE Certs one bit.

So your headgasket isnt blown?? cuz Ive also heard that if you replace your headgasket before its blown that you shouldnt have to mill the block, and that if it doesnt need to be machined, not to machine it because it is impossible to duplicate the finish on the deck and head from factory

For a MHG to seal properly it must be a perfectly smooth surface on both sides. You just can't get it smooth enough without a lapping tool or machine the bottom end. Period. It won't seal.

Heads must ALWAYS be machined before putting them back on.

[busybeezturbo]

Yea hes known to hit the bottle every now and then. He got his car and tools seized in a D.U.I. check point stop.

[busybeezturbo]

O and I do have the B.F.H. (big phuckin hammer) first tool in the box.Hahaha