Jerzy_Boy

Apparently I need a new head gasket in my 92 SC4. My mechanic says that for my V8 the job is very involved and the labor costs will add up, so I'm just gonna tackle it myself. Anyone here every disassembled the head on one of these? If so are there any tips tricks or shortcuts I should know? I searched but it doesn't seem like anyone's posted a how-to on replacing a head gasket.

ihiryu

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haha, I haven't done it yet, it seems like a very difficult task. Good luck, I know there is the mechanic's manual floating around on the internet, try to find it so it gives you an idea of what you are going to do

O. L. T.

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Jerzy_Boy

bump...

anyone here ever done head gaskets on the 400? any words of advice? shortcuts? methods of aproach? anything will be helpful.

cbrasian

i've done tons of em ummm its time consuming but its not hard.....all i can say is take your time and follow the directions and don't forget to get new head bolts

Lextreme

Easiest way is to take the whole engine and tranny out. This process should not take you more then 2 hours and two more putting it back. However, if you want to do a gaskets change while in the car, you will be spending 3 times the time. Trust me... been there and done that.

Jerzy_Boy

thats what i was thinking. what mods can i do while i have the motor out?

cbrasian

you can do upgraded cams adjustable cam gears new water pump front main seal rear main seal valve cover gaskets upgraded pulleys headers etc tons of stuff....

ScottURnot

iTrader: (33)

You could drop my supercharged motor in that I have for sale in the classifieds.

BTW, I also have a spare 97 low mile motor I would sell for a good price.

Lextreme

Stevechumo, JamsN and myself took 45 minnutes this morning to take out a SC400 engine. Yes, 45 minutes three of us working. One under the car, one in the car and one infront of the car.

cbrasian

yeah that about my average time to yank out a sc motor with trans solo not bad though