Head Gasket - Fix

[Gierma]

Hi

I've had usual Gal's sypmtoms - loosing water with no signs of where the water was going.

Suddenly one day the white smoke came up from the pipe and parked the car asap. I am now going to replace the head gasket. Is there anything I should think of while doing it? Any unusual stuff?

The engine is half-stripped now, takes few hours to get it done properly :lol:

I was browsing for any manual of "how to", but with no luck. Going to buy Haynes for help, but it will come within next few days.

In the meantime I collected water pump, plunger, gasket set, sparkplugs, chain guide (top, but the side one is cracked so have to order one as well) and filters. Should I get anything else?

 

cheers

 

 

PS. Beside above, car has just had new CV joints + boot kits and track rod ends fitted...

Parts that are waiting to be fitted: brakes all round (discs, pads, hoses), wishbones, drop bar links, eibach springs (will have to get some nice shocks)... Hope it's gonna ride as good as new. Or even better with the new suspension :lol:

[JohnR]

its all in the TIS CD. Get one on ebay for a couple of quid.

[Gierma]

I found one :( TIS has been with me for a while now, but forgot about it.

Anyway - from the experience - should I be getting something else while the car is stripped? I.e new hoses, sensors etc?

[JohnR]

Put your vehicle details in your signature. A lot depends on age and mileage. I think you've covered the main ones. If the car is over 5 or 6 years old, I'd consider the hoses too.