Tips on changing head gasket

virtualme123 · Aug 23, 2012

After a lot of messing with the cooling system my overheating problem turned out to be the head gasket, so my task is to change it.

Looking at RAVE is useful but not always the best way I have found. Could anyone break down the steps I need to remove and refit?

Thanks

Datatek · Aug 23, 2012

Vehicle? Classic, P38, L322, Sherman Tank, petrol, diesel?

virtualme123 · Aug 23, 2012

Sorry guys, realised afterwards that I hadn't given all the details. I've got a P38 2.5 DSE Manual.

Thanks

Datatek · Aug 24, 2012

virtualme123 said:
Sorry guys, realised afterwards that I hadn't given all the details. I've got a P38 2.5 DSE Manual.

Thanks

Go look at your other thread. To remove the head, follow RAVE.

clarkie · Aug 24, 2012

if you undo all the bolts the head will lift off

rodntod · Aug 24, 2012

clarkie said:
if you undo all the bolts the head will lift off

:hysterically_laughi

n18rks · Aug 24, 2012

pm me with your email address - i have something i can send you that may help - i've just done mine.

virtualme123 · Aug 26, 2012

Thanks to n18rks for the info, it was detailed instructions on someone changing a V8, great pictures too. Here is the link to part 1 - Engine Refresh (top end) PaulP38A.com

Anyone have anything similar for a diesel head gasket change would be great!

Thanks

virtualme123 · Aug 26, 2012

I'm just looking at what I need to order to make sure I cover everything when I am changing my head gasket. So far the list is:

- STC2012 - Block gasket set
- STC2031 - Head gasket
- LDY000040 - Head bolts

Not sure about brands, Elring any good? Any advice much appreciated.

Thanks

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