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anyhow..
Im about to change the head gaskets on my recently purchased '87 GN.. and after talking with several people, I think I got everything, but i just want to make sure.. I am going to use the stock GM kind.
So far the procedure I have is as follows:
take off alternator, and bracket, headers - I probably need to remove the turbo too, then?
then I take off the intake.. someone suggested using a wetvac to drain the heads, easiest way?
now Im also going to get new head bolts..
after draining all water, and heads, im gonig to take the heads off.. will they want to come off or do i need to tap 'em off or what? they are kind of heavy so i wouldnt want to drop or create a gouge on the surface..
what is the BEST way to get the gasket material off with least risk to scratching/gouging the block/head surface? someone also said to use acetone and a good razor.. i have some stuff stronger than acetone, it will disolve plastic.. heh overkill?
At this point Id also like torque ratings for the heads, header, and intake bolts, just want to make sure the ones on Gnttype.org are right.
anything else I should know? i am planning on this probably taking 6 hours or so, or would it take me longer? Im not an idiot so i can probably figure it out easily enough, but theres always the bitch factor that kicks in at the most inconveniencing moment..
TIA
anyhow..
Im about to change the head gaskets on my recently purchased '87 GN.. and after talking with several people, I think I got everything, but i just want to make sure.. I am going to use the stock GM kind.
So far the procedure I have is as follows:
take off alternator, and bracket, headers - I probably need to remove the turbo too, then?
then I take off the intake.. someone suggested using a wetvac to drain the heads, easiest way?
now Im also going to get new head bolts..
after draining all water, and heads, im gonig to take the heads off.. will they want to come off or do i need to tap 'em off or what? they are kind of heavy so i wouldnt want to drop or create a gouge on the surface..
what is the BEST way to get the gasket material off with least risk to scratching/gouging the block/head surface? someone also said to use acetone and a good razor.. i have some stuff stronger than acetone, it will disolve plastic.. heh overkill?
At this point Id also like torque ratings for the heads, header, and intake bolts, just want to make sure the ones on Gnttype.org are right.
anything else I should know? i am planning on this probably taking 6 hours or so, or would it take me longer? Im not an idiot so i can probably figure it out easily enough, but theres always the bitch factor that kicks in at the most inconveniencing moment..
TIA