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Re: head gasket replacement, and more...
Posted by Patrick in Abq [Email] (more from Patrick in Abq) on Wed, 3 Oct 2001 14:11:53
In Reply to: head gasket replacement, and more..., Ryan
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, Wed, 3 Oct 2001 13:29:03
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Ryan:
Just did the exact same job to my 91. I used the instructions for the timing chain and head gasket off of Townsend's site. Worked like a charm.
I also replaced: Tensioner gasket, o-ring for oil filter adapter, repaired high pressure lines for power steering and oil cooler ($50 for all 3!), serpentine belt (it was off anyway), upper and lower radiator hoses, egr/coolant bypass line. The radiator was out, so I took it to have it rodded out. Also replaced the thermostat and fan switch with the cooler 82 deg ones
You might want to consider replacing the valve seals while you have the head off. I removed the camshafts and lifters for the head resurfacing, and you can "rent" a spring compression tool from one of the major parts suppliers. Be careful with those valve stems, they are delicate.
Other things like small coolant/bypass lines, air intake hoses, vacuum lines etc should all be replaced if they look old or worn at all. I did all of these, too.
Good luck! After you finish this work, your car will feel like new and you will know it inside and out to boot. Have fun and let us know how things are going, and if we can help out at all.
Patrick
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- head gasket replacement, and more..., Ryan
, Wed, 3 Oct 2001 13:29:03- Recommend water pump at this time ... n/m, David Ingram, Thu, 4 Oct 2001 22:59:54
- Re: head gasket replacement, and more..., Gene N
, Wed, 3 Oct 2001 18:38:43 - Re: head gasket replacement, and more..., sturz, Wed, 3 Oct 2001 16:23:21
- Re: head gasket replacement, and more..., Patrick in Abq, Wed, 3 Oct 2001 14:11:53 <-- Viewing This Message
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