Monday, January 27, 2014
How to Fit a Head Gasket
A head gasket is set between the engine block and the cylinder heads, maintaining compression within the combustion chamber and stopping the coolant from leaking into the engine cylinders. This part needs to be replaced if you see white colored smoke coming out of your tailpipe. This is caused when coolant blows by the gasket and burns in the cylinders during combustion. If you need to replace your head gasket, you should know the steps to proper installation.
Instructions
- 1
Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal and drain out your cooling system. Be certain the coolant does not enter the cylinders during head gasket replacement.
2Jack up the front end of your car and place it on jack stands.
3Remove cylinders head bolts and lift the head off the engine. Remove the old head gasket and clean the area where the new gasket will be placed.
4Inspect the head before you install the new gasket. Place the new gasket on the exact same head where the old gasket was housed.
5Push the corners of the gasket in firmly. Pay special attention to where the cam journals go to be certain the gasket fits around all of the components. If you cannot obtain a tight seal use a room temperature vulcanant, or RTV, on each corner of the cam journals.
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