Any nice tips for replacing head gasket? KA24DE

[todd5854]

Blown head gasket on my 94 s13.

The FSM has all of the torque specs, and tells you basically how to do the job, I know that.

From experience, can anyone give me any pointers or anything?

Should I do anything else while head is off?

I know to check the deck, but how can you do that?

Also, I've never pulled my KA apart like this before, so what tools will I need?

besides torque wrench and obviously a socket set, RTV silicone (orange), and maybe some degreaser

by the way this KA24DE has 147,000 miles on it so if it's not too tough I would also want to do the front main seal if its not too much of a bitch

[milto0n]

Part 1 - How to remove cylinder head from KA24DE 240sx S13 S14 - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inJK7vf5RBw)
Part 2 - How to remove cylinder head from KA24DE 240sx S13 S14 - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7ckRCzHGS0)
May not completely answer your question but this video helps SO MUCH when doing head gaskets. It only shows how to remove so you'll need the torque specs. Watch it a couple times and you'll become a pro.

[todd5854]

Thanks man, that's good info.

Im surprised more people havent replied to this haha

[Bambi]

While you're at it remove the crappy chain guide.

[todd5854]

While you're at it remove the crappy chain guide.

Wouldnt go through that to not remove it haha that would suck if i forgot