installing heads quesion

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08-29-2007, 12:10 AM

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installing heads quesion

im getting new heads and i was wondering if i should take it too a stop to do it or if i should do it, my friend has installed new heads before and im pretty car handy to but not as much as he is, so is it worth the money to get it done at the place or should i attempt it?and are there any no no's when installing them to watch out for?

08-29-2007, 12:12 AM

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RE: installing heads quesion

make sure you mount the heads on the correct side...

all hell will break loose if you mount the right head on the left side!

08-29-2007, 12:17 AM

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RE: installing heads quesion

ahaha ight heres a pic of my car just got some nice cobra rims for it and new clear headlights http://a499.ac-images.myspacecdn.com...2107fba1ea.jpg

08-29-2007, 12:22 AM

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RE: installing heads quesion

You gotta start somwhere.

Do you have a torque wrench?

Watch the gaskets. Make sure you put the TOP side up. If you get them backwards you may overheat and break you new heads.

08-29-2007, 12:24 AM

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RE: installing heads quesion

ya, i just bought one, i love it just stoped my vacuum leak with it the other day thank god

08-29-2007, 12:28 AM

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RE: installing heads quesion

It is I would say an intermediate level mechanics job... Mark everything and triple check your work at every step and you should be ok. Pay attention to detail. If you have never done it before get the book or have someone who has come over and help.