DIY on Replacing headgasket and valve seals?

[rycepicker]

Does anyone have one or know where to find one? I do not wish to pay 1000 for a shop here to replace mine..... Thanks...

Also, would there be any special tools I need for this install?

[snappy]

There are threads already made for this request.... SEARCH.

[infinitexsound]

the fsm, need to remove ur head since ur going to do the whole thing....its pretty cake if u ask me... all u need is the fsm some tools, and a valve spring compressor..

[rycepicker]

looking for the fsm.... and did a search on head gaskets.... did not really explain much to me... ill continue to look around... but if you COULD help... please do

[eastcoastS14]

umm search threads started by me....I started a few threads recently about my HG, got through most of it myself. Disassembly is easy then I sent it out to get the head resurfaced and reassembled.

http://vision-garage.com/Vision-Garage%20Services.htm

^^ FSM...did it with this and a chiltons manual, just make sure you have a good level working space....which I didnt so it was a pain in the ass and all your tools ready and your good to go

[rycepicker]

from what i've read and searched... i can use the s14 sr20det manual for the s13 sr20det? its the same?

[koukimonster139]

fack no.



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[FRpilot]

be sure to resurface the head so its flat when you reinstall headgasket. read lots of diy engine building threads so you have an idea of how the pieces come off/etc.

if you are not mechanically inclined and have no idea what you're doing, i wouldnt recommend it. you'd have to probably redo timing if you drop the chain. might as well install cams, valve springs, etc when you have the head off..

[infinitexsound]

eh not necessarily, needing to have the head resurfaced..u can just get some wd40 a flat sanding block with 220 wetsand paper.. and just have at it like that.. u have to do this to both the block and head after youve cleaned up as much of the previous gasket.... id use a utility knife razor... be careful not to scratch the head tho..... when sanding all u have to do is a cross hatch kinda deal....

[2plus4plus0eq6]

is resurfacing or sanding just to get the.. i forget whats its called, but the sealer goopy shit off the head or is it because the head might be warped?