help on replasing the head gasket

[talonESI1996]

Ok guys this its my dilema im changing my timing belt n my head gasket water pump and so on but I have a doubt I know in order to change the tb I need to have piston 1 on tdc but im removing the head n in order to put it back the manual says that I need to aboid tdc so I dont know what to do and please im doing this on saturday I need a reply asap

 

[jared_gibbs]

Line up the timing marks on the cams and crank. Remove the belt. Readjust cams and crank to timing marks as necessary; don't put too much force on things at this point or you'll bend a valve. Basically just make sure timing marks are on when you take the head off and when you put it back on. You can move the cams and crank however you want when the head is off, it won't hurt anything. Don't forget to properly align your oil pump sprocket.

Also you should have that head checked out for cracking/warping if possible. If you've got the cash it would be a good idea to have it rebuilt anyway. I just did mine, $600 with the revised 3G lifters. You could do it yourself for less but it's a pita.

You'll need new head bolts too btw. Don't reuse the old ones.

A c clamp and a very small Allen wrench will come in handy when you install that hydraulic tensioner.

Make sure to replace the balance shaft belt and tensioners too.

Hth

 

[DSM1G90]

Why they say not to have the crank at TDC and more like either at a "3:00", or "9:00" position so all the pistons are in the middle of their respective cylinders..and away from the valves.

 

[Derail20T]

jared_gibbs had some good info. I just wanted to add that once you remove the head, try not to lye it down on a hard surface if the cams are installed or you can bend the valves. If you are going to lye it flat, place it on a folded towel on a piece of wood.
Also, I'd upgrade to arp headstuds when you put it back together. It'll be worth it in the long run.

 

[talonESI1996]

Ty for all the fast replays guys that was something that had my head spining btw wich one its the bolt that need to be shoved I know that its on cylinder 4 but where and also im replacing the valve seals too I dont have the proper tool but I saw a vid on youtube how to do it with a piece of copper pipe and a c clamp so tgat way will be n once again thank you ill upload pictures of the job