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Re: head instructions Posted by Justin VanAbrahams [Email] ![]() ![]() In Reply to: head instructions, Mike Powers, Tue, 3 Sep 2002 18:21:21 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
Like I said in the original message, the best head to get would be one from a 1992-1993 2.1l or a 1991-1993 2.3l motor. Those heads are, essentially, the same as each other and both flow better than the regular 2.0l head. Use the proper head gasket for your motor when making this swap. Other than that, they're all about the same with their own pros and cons. If you use one of these later heads, you'll need to retain your cams, or, better still, find some '88+ 2.0l turbo cams. There may be some benefit using the 2.1l intake cam, but I'm not sure. Ask Ubipa or Brad for their input on this - they're engaged in a cam discussion right now. :)
Pricing is random. A head from a pick & pull type place shouldn't exceed $50; a head from a "designer" recycler could run as much as $850. I'm not joking. If you come up dry, let me know - I'm preparing to post one for sale next week.
But, unless your head is seriously screwed up you should be able to salvage it. I'd recommend whatever head you end up with having pressure tested and surfaced ONLY if absolutely necessary. It may be worth replacing the valve seals, but unless it had truly high mileage the top ends of these motors tend to be quite durable.
As far as instructions, I did my first head job ever on an '88 900T using nothing but the Bentley. It isn't hard at all. Just be sure you have a 1/2" drive E16 socket in advance, a good torque wrench, and a breaker bar. It's WELL worth buying new exhaust manifold hardware (studs, washers, nuts) in advance. Soak all the exhaust related parts in PB Blaster or similar catalyzer the night before you begin work. If you end up with an '88 or earlier head, be sure you specify that when ordering the head gasket kit, so you'll get the oil feed line fittings in it. Also, get the valve cover gasket sealant stuff in advance, and "glue" the gasket into the valve cover before you start - it will make later assembly oh-so-much easier. I think that's all my advice... :)
-Justin
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