Anyone got any Head Gasket pics to accompany the guide?

[Webby the Bear]

Hi all,

As above really.... been reading through the guide as that is one of my next jobs over the next month or two.

If not, no worries just would be interesting and relevant to look throu

Cheers

[JamesV6CDX]

yes tonnes, I will sort

[Webby the Bear]

yes tonnes, I will sort

Nice one James, you're a star 

[cem_devecioglu]

I have these , may be useful for someone..

[omega3000]

Excellent pictures there cem  Lucky you remember to take pictures when it was in bits 

[Webby the Bear]

Awesome pics. Cheers Cem.

Just very, very roughly speaking are we saying that once we get the cam covers off it's just a case of unscrewing everything in that area until you get to the cylinders?

[omega3000]

Awesome pics. Cheers Cem.

Just very, very roughly speaking are we saying that once we get the cam covers off it's just a case of unscrewing everything in that area until you get to the cylinders?

Once you take the heads off yup 

[Webby the Bear]

Awesome pics. Cheers Cem.

Just very, very roughly speaking are we saying that once we get the cam covers off it's just a case of unscrewing everything in that area until you get to the cylinders?

Once you take the heads off yup 

i may just give it a go without the guide!!

[cem_devecioglu]

Excellent pictures there cem  Lucky you remember to take pictures when it was in bits 

[Andy B]

Awesome pics. Cheers Cem.

Just very, very roughly speaking are we saying that once we get the cam covers off it's just a case of unscrewing everything in that area until you get to the cylinders?

Once you take the heads off yup 

i may just give it a go without the guide!!

Remember it's advisable to remove head bolts in the order that you fit them. 

[cem_devecioglu]

Awesome pics. Cheers Cem.

Just very, very roughly speaking are we saying that once we get the cam covers off it's just a case of unscrewing everything in that area until you get to the cylinders?

after the cam covers off, theres still too many to take out..( at least for me ) cams must be numbered , also the lifters..   and if you purchase new head bolts it will be better..

and imo, putting them back is harder so you take notes and use some labelling.. heads are heavy and not easy to fit be carefull not to skate them..

[cem_devecioglu]

if you use the same head bolts remember you cant torque them as the original spec as they may get longer.. as much as possible

and there is a sequence (order)  to torque

[Webby the Bear]

Cheers guys...

There is this excellent video from my fave ''celebrity'' mechanic ETCG. He's a legend.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WHBskK_F3o

Why on Earth do they have to be done in order though? 

[omega3000]

Cheers guys...

There is this excellent video from my fave ''celebrity'' mechanic ETCG. He's a legend.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WHBskK_F3o

Why on Earth do they have to be done in order though? 

So the head tightens down evenly against the block and seals the gasket evenly also 

[Webby the Bear]

Cheers guys...

There is this excellent video from my fave ''celebrity'' mechanic ETCG. He's a legend.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WHBskK_F3o

Why on Earth do they have to be done in order though? 

So the head tightens down evenly against the block and seals the gasket evenly also 

Hmmm. but surely it would do that anyway?