head gasket change

22nd January 2011, 01:13

im changing the head gasket on my 2001 furio tomorrow. 100% it needs changed... i have a mechanical brain, but is there anything i should watch out for or tips.

have a 4-2-1 manifold on it which was a b*****d to fit should i detach it which leaves the 4-2 section on the head or bolt off completely??

all comments appreciated

22nd January 2011, 01:18

Yeah... it might not go to plan and take 8 weeks

Pretty sure you will have to unbolt your 4-2-1 if you intend to keep inlet manifold on.

If its been over heating then get your head skimmed and pressure tested, otherwise you might have to start over from square one.

You will need an angle-gauge for the head bolt torques if you didn't know

22nd January 2011, 15:28

Manifold off(exhaust mani)& not being funny buy a Haynes manual all the torque figures & bolt tightening sequence are in there.

Steve.

22nd January 2011, 21:37

also while the head is off id check it over look for any cracks init or anything like that

22nd January 2011, 21:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by bunkerstevo

also while the head is off id check it over look for any cracks init or anything like that

You cant see cracks, thats why they have pressure testing.

22nd January 2011, 21:55

alright then i dont wanna get in argument but wats this then

http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgur...1t:429,r:6,s:0