Headgasket DIY?
#3
It's a huge complicated job. Not something you want to do if you're a noob. Not without an experienced person standing buy. It's a job that requires a torque wrench and precision. Do it wrong and you'll end up needing a new cylinder head. Should do the timing belt and water pump while you're at it.
You may be very experienced but, asking for a DIY suggests otherwise. I'd never do this job without the manual handy.
You may be very experienced but, asking for a DIY suggests otherwise. I'd never do this job without the manual handy.
#4
Buy a used engine. There are places that import the engines from japan and you can get em for the price of a expensive torque wrench. I was quoted 490 for a used one with 110k and one just core for 350. Thats for a 1uz or 2jz. Of course a gs430 would be a little more expensave
#5
Driver School Candidate
I had same problem. Started with first engine needed head Gasket. I purchased a used engine and changed it. Only had 120K on used engine. A month later it needed a headgasket. I am changing it now. have head almost out, stuck on intake manifold. seems like must remove it before head is taken out. Looks like wiring harness goes through it. Looks like a royal pain to remove intake manifold. Any input be appreciated.
#7
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I had same problem. Started with first engine needed head Gasket. I purchased a used engine and changed it. Only had 120K on used engine. A month later it needed a headgasket. I am changing it now. have head almost out, stuck on intake manifold. seems like must remove it before head is taken out. Looks like wiring harness goes through it. Looks like a royal pain to remove intake manifold. Any input be appreciated.
Good luck.
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#8
Driver School Candidate
2001 GS300
Head is out getting checked. Supposed to get it back today. Searching for parts. re-torquing head bolts will be a pain. Is it ok to use those metal gasket advertised as no re-torqing required. Anyone has used those? I am buying new headbolts and washers. Any advise for reinstallation will be appreciated. Parts Geek has it for $144.00, not sure to use it or not. Thanks.
Head is out getting checked. Supposed to get it back today. Searching for parts. re-torquing head bolts will be a pain. Is it ok to use those metal gasket advertised as no re-torqing required. Anyone has used those? I am buying new headbolts and washers. Any advise for reinstallation will be appreciated. Parts Geek has it for $144.00, not sure to use it or not. Thanks.
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