time to replace head gasket

[Super Sport]

How much time is a dealer mechanic paid for to replace a headgasket on a 92 turbo?

 

[delta448]

I'm guessing about 4 hours total, ...all in 15 minute increments scattered over the real-life period of about 2 months.

I'm sure you can do better yourself, and cheaper.

 

[Super Sport]

I do plan on doing it myself, just getting an idea how much time it takes some experienced.

 

[delta448]

Well, if you do it right, you'll probably be resurfacing at least the head. The machine shop may take some time, unless you buy a head already prepped.

The actual wrench time isn't much, it's more the care with which you do it. For your first time, expect to spend at least half a day on it. Probably 6-8 hours.

 

[92AWDHX40]

Just dont rush it make sure you take your time and follow the directions, and replace all timing parts and you should be good to go, vfaq.com is a great start.

 

[Super Sport]

What is included in all timing parts? Belt, what else?

 

[SPYDERGSTTUNER]

Go into one of our vendor sites and look up the timing kit for a dsm some sell the entire kit with belt,tensioner,pulleys, and everything needed to do the job right as well as give you different choices of brands for every budget.

 

[92AWDHX40]

(4 pc) OEM DSM Timing Belt Kit - OEM DSM Engine - Maintenance - DSM Performance Parts | DSMparts.com

 

[Super Sport]

Thanks for the info and link.
Ha, so much for getting a $200 car running again.
Actually I think I'm still going to do the head gasket and timing components.

 

[hypergenesis]

You can also buy it seperately as well. Im about to replace my Headgasket and headstuds for my new turbo but from what I know unless your block has lots of knotches and what not in it you might not need to resurface it just use a composite HG from felpro or the mitsubishi oem one.

-aRMIN

 

[2GEffect6]

if youre replacing your head gasket are you just going to rebuild the whole top half? if so just order a head set and a timing kit and youll get all the stuff you need belts gaskets water pump and such