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*kingkilburn* · 08-18-2007, 01:20 PM

Is it possible to remove the head with out removing the cam shafts? Also I do have the service manual i was just wondering if its possible.

thanks for any help.

*garagelu* · 08-18-2007, 01:24 PM

no way possible....the head bolts are under the camshaft. If you didnt have to remove the cams, it wouldnt cost 300-400 dollars to replace a head gasket.

*kingkilburn* · 08-18-2007, 01:26 PM

thats what i thought. thanks for the quick reply.

*kingkilburn* · 08-18-2007, 05:04 PM

Can any one tell me what kind of liquid gasket to use for the valve cover?

JDMClifford · 08-18-2007, 07:05 PM

na, there on there good to. and go to your local auto parts store and BUY A VALVE COVER GASKET!

WHAT!!! THE F! who the hell hould pay 300-400 bucks to change a head gasket!!!! if you cant change your headgasket, or your oil, or your brake pads sell your damn car and take the bus!

*kingkilburn* · 08-18-2007, 08:39 PM

I have all the gaskets, I just thought you needed some kind of a liquid gasket as well as the rubber one. I am just unsure of what type to get, is it worth the cost of nissan's or is there an rtv or what ever that will work.

Sir · 08-19-2007, 12:45 AM

you just need a little bit in the half moon parts.
SuperBlack will work. Any auto parts store has it.

*garagelu* · 08-19-2007, 01:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDMClifford

na, there on there good to. and go to your local auto parts store and BUY A VALVE COVER GASKET!

WHAT!!! THE F! who the hell hould pay 300-400 bucks to change a head gasket!!!! if you cant change your headgasket, or your oil, or your brake pads sell your damn car and take the bus!

I never said I paid 300-400 dollars to change a head gasket. Thats how much I charge people and thats what shops and dealerships charge to change one.

08-18-2007, 01:20 PM	#1
kingkilburn Philosopher King Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: FresYes Posts: 3,041 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	head removal Is it possible to remove the head with out removing the cam shafts? Also I do have the service manual i was just wondering if its possible. thanks for any help.

08-18-2007, 07:05 PM	#5
JDMClifford Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Santa Cruz Posts: 376 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	na, there on there good to. and go to your local auto parts store and BUY A VALVE COVER GASKET! WHAT!!! THE F! who the hell hould pay 300-400 bucks to change a head gasket!!!! if you cant change your headgasket, or your oil, or your brake pads sell your damn car and take the bus! __________________ Parking lot pimping

08-18-2007, 08:39 PM	#6
kingkilburn Philosopher King Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: FresYes Posts: 3,041 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have all the gaskets, I just thought you needed some kind of a liquid gasket as well as the rubber one. I am just unsure of what type to get, is it worth the cost of nissan's or is there an rtv or what ever that will work. Last edited by kingkilburn; 08-18-2007 at 09:17 PM..

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08-18-2007, 01:24 PM	#2
garagelu Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Age: 36 Posts: 1,856 Trader Rating: (60) Feedback Score: 60 reviews	no way possible....the head bolts are under the camshaft. If you didnt have to remove the cams, it wouldnt cost 300-400 dollars to replace a head gasket.

08-18-2007, 01:26 PM	#3
kingkilburn Philosopher King Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: FresYes Posts: 3,041 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	thats what i thought. thanks for the quick reply.

08-18-2007, 05:04 PM	#4
kingkilburn Philosopher King Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: FresYes Posts: 3,041 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Can any one tell me what kind of liquid gasket to use for the valve cover?