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vipfto wrote:sweet well let me know mate if timing is right then will be no probs

Thanks in advance then!

vipfto wrote:neither am I

was way to early in morning esp on a Saturday

Hahah prob Mr Cu*t!!! Seriously even if I did both heads I can't see where the costs come from as I do heads all the time, but thats probably from doing it myself as with head gaskets, its the labor that roots ya.

If I did it myself it would be a 200 buck job.

payaya wrote:

vipfto wrote:neither am I

was way to early in morning esp on a Saturday

Hahah prob Mr Cu*t!!! Seriously even if I did both heads I can't see where the costs come from as I do heads all the time, but thats probably from doing it myself as with head gaskets, its the labor that roots ya.

If I did it myself it would be a 200 buck job.

BS, the head bolts alone cost more than that.

I8A4RE wrote:

payaya wrote:

vipfto wrote:neither am I

was way to early in morning esp on a Saturday

Hahah prob Mr Cu*t!!! Seriously even if I did both heads I can't see where the costs come from as I do heads all the time, but thats probably from doing it myself as with head gaskets, its the labor that roots ya.

If I did it myself it would be a 200 buck job.

BS, the head bolts alone cost more than that.

Do you actually replace head bolts everytime you blow a gasket? I dont think so...

Bennoz wrote:

I8A4RE wrote:

payaya wrote:

vipfto wrote:neither am I

was way to early in morning esp on a Saturday

Hahah prob Mr Cu*t!!! Seriously even if I did both heads I can't see where the costs come from as I do heads all the time, but thats probably from doing it myself as with head gaskets, its the labor that roots ya.

If I did it myself it would be a 200 buck job.

BS, the head bolts alone cost more than that.

Do you actually replace head bolts everytime you blow a gasket? I dont think so...

ah actually you do on fto engines, they are one use only unless you using aftermarket ones

Rubbish!

You only replace them if they've stretched. Aka the shank length exceeds 96.4mm.

I've still got a full set here from my engine that the nos blew up & none of 'em are past that length threshold.

it cost less to replace the engine.

my old engine slipped a tooth and destroyed pistons and valves so i rebuilt it. 1 month later the crankshaft and bearings sh*t itself so i rebuilt it again. 1 month after that the engine gave up... so i replaced it... 4 months running strong

if your engine shows signs of giving up its more likely to fail in multiple areas so prepare for no $$$

How is it giving up if a head gasket is leaking?

Fair enough in your case but not a gasket.

never said anything about gaskets? :S

J wrote:never said anything about gaskets? :S

Why mention it then in head gasket thread???

Bennoz wrote:Rubbish!

You only replace them if they've stretched. Aka the shank length exceeds 96.4mm.

I've still got a full set here from my engine that the nos blew up & none of 'em are past that length threshold.

Well the manual states that they are a one use only bolt then later goes on to say that you can measure them and if they are within spec you can use them...go figure.

I still wouldnt though, if you wanna do it on the cheap then thats fine but i wouldnt personally. I have seen the outcome from being cheap on parts like that but hey thats just my opinion.

Yeah depends on what mood your in, but damn if I had a head leak and had the ability to change myself I would definitely change the gasket first before changing the engine, as it's dead easy.