Fordmods Logo

Doing my headgasket, like every E-series owner lol 

 

Page 1 of 2 [ 20 posts ] Go to page 1, 2  Next

 
 Post subject: Doing my headgasket, like every E-series owner lol
Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 4:33 am 
Getting Side Ways
Offline
User avatar

Age: 38

Posts: 557

Joined: 20th Aug 2006

Gallery: 4 images

Ride: EF

Location: Keilor, Melbourne
VIC, Australia

Alright guys, going to re-do my head-gasket on monday.

I have AU headgasket set, Headbolts, plugs, oil, oil filter, coolant(water), iis there somthing im forgetting?

Also, witht the headbolts, could someone tell my why I have to replace them, and also, is there a tech doc or similar on how to do it?

I do a very good idea, but its always good to have backup.

 

_________________

<img src="http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c260/demoniquekryes/Bothcars1.jpg" alt="Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting"><br><br>

Top
 Profile  
 
 
Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 5:03 am 
Getting Side Ways
Offline
User avatar

Age: 46

Posts: 1807

Joined: 6th Feb 2006

Location: CENTRAL
VIC, Australia

thay tell me you should replace the head bolts due to streching of the old bolts , besides that mate just put it back together in reverse of how you took it apart
Top
 Profile  
 
 
Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 11:19 am 
Getting Side Ways
Offline
User avatar

Posts: 3115

Joined: 20th Dec 2004

Ride: Falcon

Location: Adelaide
SA, Australia

The head bolts are a special kind of bolt called a "torque to yield" or TTY. When you tighten them up for the first time they stretch which gives them better and more even pressure on the head, but it means that if you try to use them again there is a good chance they will stretch to far and snap or they wont give the same pressure.

 

_________________

Stoke me a clipper, I'll be back for Christmas

Top
 Profile  
 
 
Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 11:57 am 
Technical Contributor
Offline
User avatar

Age: 44

Posts: 4093

Joined: 20th Mar 2005

Gallery: 2 images

Ride: 2.0 Turbo VW

Power: 142 rwkw

Location: Seaford State:
VIC, Australia

and make sure you do NOT put coolant/inhibitor onto the water system,
generally you would do the head gasket, run it for a week and then flush the system/refill with coolant.

I believe this allows the head to bake without any other chemicals interfering.

 

_________________

Carefree, we may not be number one, but we're up there.

Top
 Profile  
 
 
Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 12:44 pm 
Getting Side Ways
Offline

Age: 33

Posts: 1109

Joined: 18th Oct 2006

Location: Adelaide
SA, Australia

sorry for this noob question but ive seen many ford with cracked head gaskets its weird aye.

But is the head gasket the thing which goes before the spark plugs and there about $250ish aye.

and how long to install thanks cheers.
Top
 Profile  
 
 
 Post subject: Re: Doing my headgasket, like every E-series owner lol
Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 1:27 pm 
Getting Side Ways
Offline
User avatar

Age: 46

Posts: 1780

Joined: 31st Jan 2005

Gallery: 10 images

Ride: 07 BF mk2 E-gas wagon + eb 5.0

Power: 174 rwkw

Location: Adelaide
SA, Australia

hellbent_ef wrote:

Also, witht the headbolts, could someone tell my why I have to replace them, and also, is there a tech doc or similar on how to do it?

I do a very good idea, but its always good to have backup.


most times when an e series has 'done a head gasket' it's not actually a cracked gasket but a snapped headbolt allowing the head to warp and lift enough to leak coolant. this is why you use au parts when putting it back together as the problem was rectified then.

 

_________________

eb v8: low loud and fast. just how a v8 should be. i guess the big question is, is it fast enough...

Top
 Profile  
 
 
Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 2:45 pm 
Getting Side Ways
Offline
User avatar

Age: 38

Posts: 3687

Joined: 4th Mar 2005

Gallery: 23 images

Ride: XR6 Turbo

Location: Taree
NSW, Australia

So AU gasket goes straight on, sweet

 

_________________

SS Inductions CAI, K&N Filters, M-spec FMC, Turbosmart BOV, 8psi capa tune, X-force cat.

Mods going on: Nizpro springs, bosch 040 pump + Walbro gss341, 600cc injectors, PWR transcooler, 20% Underdrives, 15psi Actuator, Kingspring SSL's, 15psi tune.....More coming

Top
 Profile  
 
 
 Post subject: Re: Doing my headgasket, like every E-series owner lol
Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 3:30 pm 
Getting Side Ways
Offline
User avatar

Age: 37

Posts: 2449

Joined: 5th Nov 2004

Ride: Falcon EB-s

Location: Manjimup
WA, Australia

prydey wrote:
hellbent_ef wrote:

Also, witht the headbolts, could someone tell my why I have to replace them, and also, is there a tech doc or similar on how to do it?

I do a very good idea, but its always good to have backup.


most times when an e series has 'done a head gasket' it's not actually a cracked gasket but a snapped headbolt allowing the head to warp and lift enough to leak coolant. this is why you use au parts when putting it back together as the problem was rectified then.


I managed to stretch all exhaust side head bolts. Suprising how much difference there was for removing the exhaust side to the inlet side.

 

_________________

The problem with America is stupidity. I'm not saying there should be a capital punishment for stupidity, but why don't we just take the safety labels off of everything and let the problem solve itself?
Image

Top
 Profile  
 
 
 Post subject: Re: Doing my headgasket, like every E-series owner lol
Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 3:45 pm 
Fordmods Junkie
Offline
User avatar

Posts: 11752

Joined: 17th May 2005

Gallery: 11 images

Ride: EL Fairmont, VFR400 racer

Power: 144 rwkw

Location: Melbourne
VIC, Australia

hellbent_ef wrote:
Alright guys, going to re-do my head-gasket on monday.

I have AU headgasket set, Headbolts, plugs, oil, oil filter, coolant(water), iis there somthing im forgetting?

Also, witht the headbolts, could someone tell my why I have to replace them, and also, is there a tech doc or similar on how to do it?

I do a very good idea, but its always good to have backup.


there was meant to be a doco done by tim and fraser i think...but they never completed it for some reason....but i give them thumbs up for showing how its started...too bad they didn't finish it =(

here is the link: http://www.fordmods.com/forums/viewtopi ... sc&start=0

it shouldn't be that hard if u have a manual in hand to refer to and handy with tools

phong =P~

 

_________________

phongus = Post whore 2006
EL XR6 motor, EL ECU + J3 chip, WADE 1673 Camshaft, 3" S/S intake, Pacy 4480, 2.5" Hi flow cat, 2.5" Lukey exhaust.
Max Power = 144.6 rwkw (03/05/2008)

Top
 Profile  
 
 
Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 7:37 pm 
Getting Side Ways
Offline

Posts: 988

Joined: 4th Dec 2004

Ride: el faimont, dual fuel

Location: melbourne
VIC, Australia

http://eseries.com.au/portal/kb.php?mode=article&k=15

its for an ea but apart from intake everything is pretty much the same.

 

_________________

why do u write in here.

Top
 Profile  
 
 
Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 8:14 pm 
Fordmods Junkie
Offline
User avatar

Posts: 11752

Joined: 17th May 2005

Gallery: 11 images

Ride: EL Fairmont, VFR400 racer

Power: 144 rwkw

Location: Melbourne
VIC, Australia

wow cool msman...thanks for that =D now i have sources to help me if i ever need to do mine...cheers

phong =P~

 

_________________

phongus = Post whore 2006
EL XR6 motor, EL ECU + J3 chip, WADE 1673 Camshaft, 3" S/S intake, Pacy 4480, 2.5" Hi flow cat, 2.5" Lukey exhaust.
Max Power = 144.6 rwkw (03/05/2008)

Top
 Profile  
 
 
Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 8:48 pm 
Oompa Loompa
Offline

Posts: 26

Joined: 19th Jul 2006

Location: Perth
WA, Australia

But is the head gasket the thing which goes before the spark plugs and there about $250ish aye >You lost me bro .

The head gasket sits between the Cylinder head and the top of the Engine Block “Deckâ€￾; it creates a seal between the head, block, Cylinders, oil and water galleries
Top
 Profile  
 
 
Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 8:54 pm 
Getting Side Ways
Offline
User avatar

Age: 38

Posts: 557

Joined: 20th Aug 2006

Gallery: 4 images

Ride: EF

Location: Keilor, Melbourne
VIC, Australia

Green X wrote:
But is the head gasket the thing which goes before the spark plugs and there about $250ish aye >You lost me bro .

The head gasket sits between the Cylinder head and the top of the Engine Block “Deckâ€￾; it creates a seal between the head, block, Cylinders, oil and water galleries


I dont know about the plugs goin b4 the gasket, but you have the correct idea of what the headgasket is and does etc etc.

And also, what are you questioning $250 for? the gasket itself???

 

_________________

<img src="http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c260/demoniquekryes/Bothcars1.jpg" alt="Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting"><br><br>

Top
 Profile  
 
 
Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 11:39 pm 
Oompa Loompa
Offline

Posts: 26

Joined: 19th Jul 2006

Location: Perth
WA, Australia

Heelbent-EF mate bit of a mix up, I was answering a question from further up for EF-Wanabe

“ But is the head gasket the thing which goes before the spark plugs and there about $250ish ayeâ€￾ > was the question by EF-Wanabe

“The head gasket sits between the Cylinder head and the top of the Engine Block “Deckâ€￾; it creates a seal between the head, block, Cylinders, oil and water galleriesâ€￾> was my answer

I have no idea what the $250 bit was perhaps he could fill us in on that

Cheers
Top
 Profile  
 
 
Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 11:58 pm 
Getting Side Ways
Offline
User avatar

Age: 38

Posts: 557

Joined: 20th Aug 2006

Gallery: 4 images

Ride: EF

Location: Keilor, Melbourne
VIC, Australia

Ah sorry, that would be why i thought i had read that before. lol my bad

 

_________________

<img src="http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c260/demoniquekryes/Bothcars1.jpg" alt="Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting"><br><br>

Top
 Profile  
 
Display posts from previous:
Sort by  
 Page 1 of 2  [ 20 posts ]  Go to page 1, 2  Next

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 39 guests


You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum

 

 

It is currently Tue Apr 30, 2024 3:17 pm All times are UTC + 11 hours

 

 

(c)2014 Total Web Solutions Australia - Australian Web Hosting and Domain Names