Head Gasket

[Zprodo]

So i bought a new head gasket and studs for my N/A. I got the intake off and valve covers and realized i don't have enough time to do the switch. I was wondering if anyone knew how much a garage would charge to do it for me?

[shiftysupra]

since you already have the gasket and stud, concidering if they know what they are doing and would have the have the engine machined, will be around 500-600. could be a little less.

[Chambers]

Hehe, when I did the head gasket in my car last October it cost me a little over $600 do it my self. A friend of mine had a hg job done at a local shop and it set him back $1,200 or so.

I did mine with ARP studs and the $180 gasket kit from driftmotion, new rad hoses, new vacume lines, new radiator, new thermostat, and had the head refurbished.

[shiftysupra]

And that's how it should be done! But infortunately not everyone can do the work or want to do the work themselves... I havent done it yet, plan on staying partially stock. BUT I am prepared.... I have the headgasket, studs, and all other gaskets, just waiting to get the pistons and rings. Cause I want to do everything at once

[pln]

another thing is that the supra is almost unknown (at least in sweden) for the toyota mechanics and that increases the risk of errors, aswell as paying for "headscratching" time. Back when i had BHG i felt the mechanics did the outmost to convince me doing it myself. Even copied from their handbooks and gave me. If you plan and take your time its no problem. Get a repairbook.

[Zprodo]

Hmmm money money money. Im in college plus school I don't have really any time to play with my supra. I'm also about done putting a new engine in my 83 gti.
Also I have never really dealt with the interior of the engine before..I got engine swap done nicely but didnt have to deal with the interior. So im not exactly sure what to do. Does the manual guide you pretty well or is there a thread of sorts i could look at?

[pln]

yes the repair manual tells you exactly what to do (the book). The internet manual should be simular. I had about the same experiance as you the when i fixed my bhg and it worked fine. Plus ... toyota mechanics will torque the headbolts with standard torque wich we all now is too little. Check the head for straightness, both under and above and diagonaly with a steel ruler. If the engine sometime have been too hot the head can twist, better start with another one if so.