Change Head Gasket
03-13-2005, 07:09 PM
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Change Head Gasket
I have the 1982 4774cc Euro Engine and the head gasket has failed
Is this a simple job and can the engine be left in situ?
Advice welcome
Thanks
Jack
Is this a simple job and can the engine be left in situ?
Advice welcome
Thanks
Jack
03-13-2005, 07:23 PM
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Jack,
No, it is not a simple job. The belt must come mostly off. It can stay on the crank pulley.
I've done this twice on the car you've got. Once with engine in and once with engine out. Lot's of work to do getting the intake and cam towers off before getting to the heads. Lots of cleaning to do.
Some people have it lucky (and you know who you are) and the job goes smoothly. I spent around 30 hours on the job the first time.
If the engine was rebuilt recently, perhaps the bolts would come easily and without breakage.
No, it is not a simple job. The belt must come mostly off. It can stay on the crank pulley.
I've done this twice on the car you've got. Once with engine in and once with engine out. Lot's of work to do getting the intake and cam towers off before getting to the heads. Lots of cleaning to do.
Some people have it lucky (and you know who you are) and the job goes smoothly. I spent around 30 hours on the job the first time.
If the engine was rebuilt recently, perhaps the bolts would come easily and without breakage.
03-13-2005, 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by GlenL
Jack,
No, it is not a simple job. The belt must come mostly off. It can stay on the crank pulley.
I've done this twice on the car you've got. Once with engine in and once with engine out. Lot's of work to do getting the intake and cam towers off before getting to the heads. Lots of cleaning to do.
Some people have it lucky (and you know who you are) and the job goes smoothly. I spent around 30 hours on the job the first time.
If the engine was rebuilt recently, perhaps the bolts would come easily and without breakage.
No, it is not a simple job. The belt must come mostly off. It can stay on the crank pulley.
I've done this twice on the car you've got. Once with engine in and once with engine out. Lot's of work to do getting the intake and cam towers off before getting to the heads. Lots of cleaning to do.
Some people have it lucky (and you know who you are) and the job goes smoothly. I spent around 30 hours on the job the first time.
If the engine was rebuilt recently, perhaps the bolts would come easily and without breakage.
03-13-2005, 07:32 PM
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I have changed the belts before, I do not mind striping most of the engine down in situ, I just did not know the the heads are on studs or boltsEngine has not been rebuild before so I do not know how many bolts will break!!!!!!!
Even if the heads are on bolts is there room to pull the bolt withou hitting the body?
THanks
Jack
03-13-2005, 07:43 PM
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I believe you have studs (according to the PET, you do), and it's really not that difficult to pull the engine. Then, you can inspect the motor mounts and/or replace the oil pan gasket much easier than doing it with engine in the car. Just my opinion.
03-13-2005, 08:32 PM
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JP,
Yes, these have the studs like all engines with the spider intake. The heads will come out in with the engine still installed for these engines. It's the 85-86 32 valve engine where the studs get in the way.
I do agree that pulling the engine can be an easier way. Unfortunately, this will be most clear in hindsight. I wish I had.
Yes, these have the studs like all engines with the spider intake. The heads will come out in with the engine still installed for these engines. It's the 85-86 32 valve engine where the studs get in the way.
I do agree that pulling the engine can be an easier way. Unfortunately, this will be most clear in hindsight. I wish I had.
