I need some advice on the replacement of a headgasket on a 99 n/a eclipse. What kind of prices and parts (besides the obvious) would I need to complete this job? Is there some sort of online guide I can look at to walk me through this process or help me become more informed? I would need to know how to retime the motor and head bolt torque specs and orders as well.

Thanks for any advice.

(note: thankfully this is not my car )

 

Click the link on my sig and type 'headgasket', 'head bolts' under seach. That'll answer most of your questions!!!

 

Thanks alot! Thankfully, it looks like I won't be doing the job...but at least I can give the person a good ballpark price on what needs to be done so that they are not taken advantage of.

 

how the hell do you blow a 99 n/a eclipse's headgasket?

was he trying to be like the movie?

 

the 420a blows head gaskets like a hooker on sat nights

 

Yup they blow. Make sure they get the newest MLS gasket and the spray sealant is used as according to Mopar.

If doing the HG and the mileage is anywhere close to 60,000 they should do the timing belt service (including water pump, tensioner and pulleys, and cam seals) as those are also a problem past 60,000.