instructions for replacing the HG

[chandley]

I'm replacing the stock headgasket with a new metal one and I need instructions on how to do it. I know you have to torque down the studs in a certain way to a certain ft/lb.

so if anyone knows exactly what to do that would be awesome.

 

[Joel W.]

Thank Dylan(cwapface) for these, the first link is removal and second is re installation: http://gallery.sanitylapse.com/v/supra/thumbnails.php?album=84

http://gallery.sanitylapse.com/v/supra/thumbnails.php?album=89

MDC And Shaeff for the "what you may need thread":
http://www.supramania.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1103&highlight=head+gasket

Check out the tech section and use the search button....

 

[chandley]

Thank you very much. and i used the search, but just came up with a bunch of "do you think I have a BHG" threads So I just gave up and asked for myself. again, thank you for the links.

 

[Joel W.]

No problem, I agree there are too many BHG threads here...:cry:

Take your time, bag and label every thing(nuts and bolts), Take pics before hand, ask questions and don't take short cuts as they will bite you..

Good luck..

Edit: As for torque specs, I would advise going to at least 80ft/lbs with molly lube. (this is debatable by many here) some say higher depending on your boost plans.. It should say what they recommend in your hardware specs if you use ARP's.

Also, different metal gaskets require special RA surfaces so tell us what gasket your using..

 

[chandley]

I'm using the HKS 1.2mm HG with ARP studs

Do I have to torque them down in any certain order?

 

[Joel W.]

Yes.

 

[chandley]

AWESOME! diagrams are always helpful.

what all do I HAVE to take off? just, everything above the head?

any special order for dismantle???

Sorry for so many questions, I just REALLY dont want to fuck up.

 

[Joel W.]

Same pattern but in reverse.(14,13,12, so on)..I suggest you read the TSRM. It has a nice step by step R&R for the head starting on page EM-32...

http://groundsky.co.nz/techinfo/TSRM/03_EM.pdf

 

[87CandyBlueT]

Make sure to drain fluids hehe, and as stated above to not take short cuts. ARP hardware is the only way to go.

 

[Yellow 13]

Is your diagram backwards? mine goes in oppsite order.

 

[Joel W.]

No, Mine is the torque down pattern that he asked for. The one you have must be the bolt loosening pattern.. page EM-39

 

[chandley]

Same pattern but in reverse.(14,13,12, so on)..I suggest you read the TSRM. It has a nice step by step R&R for the head starting on page EM-32...

http://groundsky.co.nz/techinfo/TSRM/03_EM.pdf

thank you! that is exactly what I need... just read it over and I think I can do this. may take a while, but thats alright, no need to rush things