#124488, "head gasket change, scary for me anyway"
this is a easy thing to bo but im kinda scared. last time my car would mot start for the life of it when i did the build. i had to take it to three different shops to try to get it started and i dont want to go through that again. tho uneducated I put a cheap head gasket on instead of the MLS and now im paying for it.(i was a newbe) its been leaking for a year and going turbo is not good with this leak. i have drain the lifters until you can push them with your finger, Right? pt Lifters, do they make a difference? I am useing copper spray because i have heard nothing bad about doing it. im posting this because im scared that my car wont start after this again and i need to vent lol
arp MLS( ive read that id can hold up boost really good) new belt
Outside of Corona: "That sucks, peace out..." (jamie walks away)... "Sweeet, what we doin?" -Zac Tim's garage (prior to motor install): "Im gonna smoke real quick, that way if you fuck up I am already nicotined up" -Tim
#124490, "RE: head gasket change, scary for me anyway" In response to Reply # 0
After removing the head it is a good idea to check the deck for flatness - making sure you are not reinstalling a warped head. ARP hardware in my mind is a must. Many here will say to trust the MLS gasket from the dealer. Cometic is a good brand as well. Take your time, make sure everything is clean. It will go smoothly.
Additional things to consider replacing: T-Belt (you mentioned that) Cam seals - they are cheap - buy OEM ones Depending on mileage, a water pump, idler/tensioner bearings, and associated T_belt components.
#124494, "RE: head gasket change, scary for me anyway" In response to Reply # 2 Mar-08-09 04:53 PM by scorpo86
i played it smart with everthing other than the head gasket. new remanufactured head (it was so nice), oil and water pump. lol and about me being scared, i am for real. i went trough hell on my first build because it wouldnt fire and i think i did the timing about 20 times and thats real numbers. what about the lifters, i have to bleed them like i said, right? The one thing that sucks is i have to wait a month to fix it because my roomate got a DUI and i have to dive him around for that month.(Im just venting, sorry lol)
I LOVE YOU TOO!!!!!
This is where im getting the MLS, what do you Think??
#124502, "RE: head gasket change, scary for me anyway" In response to Reply # 3 Mar-08-09 08:22 PM by cs82685
Originally posted by scorpo86 i played it smart with everthing other than the head gasket. new remanufactured head (it was so nice), oil and water pump. lol and about me being scared, i am for real. i went trough hell on my first build because it wouldnt fire and i think i did the timing about 20 times and thats real numbers. what about the lifters, i have to bleed them like i said, right? The one thing that sucks is i have to wait a month to fix it because my roomate got a DUI and i have to dive him around for that month.(Im just venting, sorry lol) I LOVE YOU TOO!!!!! This is where im getting the MLS, what do you Think?? http://www.cimotorsports.net/motor-sport-products/felpro-mls-head-gasket-eclipsetalon-420a.html
Bad idea. Not saying the felpro is necessarily a bad idea (I have no experience here to comment based on) but CI is notorious for being slow as shit.
You can get the OEM HG shipped for the same price CI has the felpro w/o shipping. You'll have an OEM gasket trusted by all and you'll have good customer service with quick shipping. I've probably placed 20 orders with them over the past few years and always got parts fairly quickly considering I'm on the other side of the country and they typically didn't have what I was buying in stock.
Two + weeks to get non-oem part from a less than helpful vendor or less time to get an oem part with a good reputation
I contributed to the Wiki! EVO IX - just a really expensive boost gauge and a K&N air filter 96 Eclipse RS -awaiting registration and inspection 95 Eclipse GS - parts car Mods/Profile - http://www.2gnt.com/index.php?d=cs82685
Outside of Corona: "That sucks, peace out..." (jamie walks away)... "Sweeet, what we doin?" -Zac Tim's garage (prior to motor install): "Im gonna smoke real quick, that way if you fuck up I am already nicotined up" -Tim
#124510, "RE: head gasket change, scary for me anyway" In response to Reply # 5
I went with the fel pro head gasket kit. Best in my opinion, I have never had trouble with all the rebuilds I have done, very good quality. Also, they are the largest gaskets as far as the intake manifold and exhaust mani goes, if you have port work done.
#124515, "RE: head gasket change, scary for me anyway" In response to Reply # 7
Originally posted by teklein Hey, look what I found in the wiki! Rocker/Lifter upgrade info. http://www.2gnt.com/index.php?d=Rockers Dont order from CI. They send the wrong thing, then bitch that they messed up.
Atta boy (and a pat on the back, lol)!
Captain Caveman
96 RS Turbo 11.414 @ 119.62 MSNS, Crower 2 NA cams, BW366, 10.5 comp, UDP, 60mm TB, W/A intercooler, 3.55 tranny 567.9whp 430tq 97 RS NA 13.188 @ 103.87 MSnS powered 12.5 comp, Crower 3's and 219.4whp with 175tq 98 RS DD 12.5 comp on stock ECU, LTH, Crower 2's, Koni, GC, Hypercoil, DG hats 99 OZ 5sp Stocker 15.856 @ 85.97 99 GS stocker auto 17.7@77mph!
Outside of Corona: "That sucks, peace out..." (jamie walks away)... "Sweeet, what we doin?" -Zac Tim's garage (prior to motor install): "Im gonna smoke real quick, that way if you fuck up I am already nicotined up" -Tim
#124519, "RE: head gasket change, scary for me anyway" In response to Reply # 10
Originally posted by 420agreenvilleSC
Originally posted by Fallen4ng31
Originally posted by scorpo86 I LOVE YOU TOO!!!!!
It's gettin' mighty gay in here.
does the gayness that you THINK is here attract you into this thread?? hmmm.. paul paul... keep that to yourself
I think it did lmao i have one more question. i bored my engine .20 over can i still get a reg stock head gasket? If i have to can someone point me to where i can get it because i looked. imo i think .20 is not a big change like a .40 and thats why they make hg for that size.
#124552, "RE: head gasket change, scary for me anyway" In response to Reply # 16
Originally posted by teklein I just wanted to clarify something for dalesmitsu. Its not an Apexi HG. Its an Apex. Kinda like Fel-Pro or what not. At least I think thats why he was getting excited over it
#124583, "RE: head gasket change, scary for me anyway" In response to Reply # 17
Originally posted by scorpo86
Originally posted by teklein I just wanted to clarify something for dalesmitsu. Its not an Apexi HG. Its an Apex. Kinda like Fel-Pro or what not. At least I think thats why he was getting excited over it
yea, i think so to.
Nope, you're wrong but I'm curious about the brand besides Fel-Pro
Search
Printer-friendly copy
1 User in Chat
lmao 
