Another head gasket question

Todd's90 · 10-05-2008, 09:07 PM

How important is it to get the head resurfaced
when replacing the head gasket?? the car overheated for about 10 min
but the coolant temp never went above 247, I don't know how high the
temp goes before the head can warp, I will be using a felpro gasket and
ARP studs, not getting the head milled will help me out a whole lot
with money and time because this is my only transportation to work.

blakkjak · 10-05-2008, 10:57 PM

My Car Over heated for a month straight and atleast to the point where on a couple of occasions it wouldnt restart for an hour. But after finally figuring out it was the headgasket I replaced it and everything was perfect and the car pulled harder then ever....So I guess its just a roll of a dice, So if funds permit do it right the first time.

Todd's90 · 10-06-2008, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by blakkjak

My Car Over heated for a month straight and atleast to the point where on a couple of occasions it wouldnt restart for an hour. But after finally figuring out it was the headgasket I replaced it and everything was perfect and the car pulled harder then ever....So I guess its just a roll of a dice, So if funds permit do it right the first time.

yea from what I here it seems to be a game of chance, I might have the means to get it done so I'll shoot for getting it done. JR insisted I get the head machined.
what machine shops around here are trusted to do it right and what does it normally run. I'm going to start tearing into her in the morning.

JR. · 10-06-2008, 05:03 AM

take the head to a machine shop and check if its indeed warped , if is not then just put a new gasket.

Todd's90 · 10-06-2008, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by JR.

take the head to a machine shop and check if its indeed warped , if is not then just put a new gasket.

will do.

F4A22 · 10-06-2008, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Todd's90

will do.

Eisele's Automotive Machine Shop 621-2979

Todd's90 · 10-06-2008, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by F4A22

Eisele's Automotive Machine Shop 621-2979

thats the guy I used last time, probally only a few miles from where my car is.

THE_ONE · 10-06-2008, 02:46 PM

I agree with Jr 100% No need to do it twice especially if your funds are limited.

Todd's90 · 10-06-2008, 03:07 PM

how much of the turbo do i need to disconnect to get the manifold off of the head? I got the front water line and top oil line off, do i need to disconnect the oil drain and downpipe so the manifold will clear the studs on the head?

F4A22 · 10-06-2008, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Todd's90

how much of the turbo do i need to disconnect to get the manifold off of the head? I got the front water line and top oil line off, do i need to disconnect the oil drain and downpipe so the manifold will clear the studs on the head?

Take the whole turbo off.Dont run the risk of bending a 18 year old return and feed line and getting a leak when its all said and done.Thats just the way i have always done it since its easier to me.

Todd's90 · 10-06-2008, 04:16 PM

1.5 hours ago:

This is the mess I was left with, Oil/Water on everything.

Now:

Looks like their might be some rain headed my way. this is bullshit, it does not rain all week and so far it has rained on both days I have tried to work on the car. at least at the end of the day I will have the piece and mind of a new headgasket and ARP headstuds

Neesan · 10-06-2008, 04:28 PM

Where are you located? I can come out and help you get that bitch out.

Todd's90 · 10-06-2008, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Neesan

Where are you located? I can come out and help you get that bitch out.

I'm at slowy's house. he's on mlk near the interstate. hopefully he will be able to help when he gets home but right now it keeps sprinkling on and off so it's hard to get crank'n on it. I might be able to get the head off today but the machine shop will probally be closed so nothing will get done after i get the head off. were the help will come in handy is putting everything back together but I don't know how long the head will be in the shop. I'll pm you my number so I can give you direction and let you know when I might need help getting it all back together, it's appriciated.

Neesan · 10-06-2008, 05:55 PM

no problem, I got your PM. If you need that timing belt tool I can bring that by also, I live right off memorial so you arent that far at all.

Todd's90 · 10-06-2008, 10:49 PM

Had to pack it up for the night, only had a few hours to work on it today due to shitty rain. you know you love a car when your sad to leave it somewhere

If im lucky the head will be flat when I get it checked and I could have it back on tomorrow.

10-05-2008, 09:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
Todd's90 Street racing is 4 ricers Car: 1990 GS-T My TRGarage Under The Hood : 149493420	Update on my progesss. How important is it to get the head resurfaced when replacing the head gasket?? the car overheated for about 10 min but the coolant temp never went above 247, I don't know how high the temp goes before the head can warp, I will be using a felpro gasket and ARP studs, not getting the head milled will help me out a whole lot with money and time because this is my only transportation to work. Last edited by Todd's90 : 10-08-2008 at 04:53 PM.

10-05-2008, 10:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
blakkjak Registered User Car: My TRGarage : 69985215	My Car Over heated for a month straight and atleast to the point where on a couple of occasions it wouldnt restart for an hour. But after finally figuring out it was the headgasket I replaced it and everything was perfect and the car pulled harder then ever....So I guess its just a roll of a dice, So if funds permit do it right the first time.

10-06-2008, 05:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
JR. Registered User Car: 89 dodge colt & 98 cavy (dd) My TRGarage W. TAMPA : 440077010	take the head to a machine shop and check if its indeed warped , if is not then just put a new gasket.

10-06-2008, 02:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
THE_ONE Going Supersonic Car: Honsubishi My TRGarage OFF THE GRID : 440068473	I agree with Jr 100% No need to do it twice especially if your funds are limited.

10-06-2008, 03:07 PM	#9 (permalink)
Todd's90 Street racing is 4 ricers Car: 1990 GS-T My TRGarage Under The Hood : 149493420	how much of the turbo do i need to disconnect to get the manifold off of the head? I got the front water line and top oil line off, do i need to disconnect the oil drain and downpipe so the manifold will clear the studs on the head?

10-06-2008, 04:16 PM	#11 (permalink)
Todd's90 Street racing is 4 ricers Car: 1990 GS-T My TRGarage Under The Hood : 149493420	1.5 hours ago: This is the mess I was left with, Oil/Water on everything. Now: Looks like their might be some rain headed my way. this is bullshit, it does not rain all week and so far it has rained on both days I have tried to work on the car. at least at the end of the day I will have the piece and mind of a new headgasket and ARP headstuds

10-06-2008, 04:28 PM	#12 (permalink)
Neesan They call me BALLI Car: 90 AWD TSi My TRGarage West Tampa : 15071	Where are you located? I can come out and help you get that bitch out.

10-06-2008, 05:55 PM	#14 (permalink)
Neesan They call me BALLI Car: 90 AWD TSi My TRGarage West Tampa : 15071	no problem, I got your PM. If you need that timing belt tool I can bring that by also, I live right off memorial so you arent that far at all.

10-06-2008, 10:49 PM	#15 (permalink)
Todd's90 Street racing is 4 ricers Car: 1990 GS-T My TRGarage Under The Hood : 149493420	Had to pack it up for the night, only had a few hours to work on it today due to shitty rain. you know you love a car when your sad to leave it somewhere If im lucky the head will be flat when I get it checked and I could have it back on tomorrow.