How to replace a head gasket

mauimale5799 · 01-18-2011, 04:29 AM

Can anyone that has replaced the head gasket give me some pointers and also the "new" torque specs to reduce the chances of it blowing again.

Also, whats the cost to complete the repair.

907mge · 01-18-2011, 04:45 AM

Read through the MK3 FAQ section at the top of the MK3 section and this should help:

http://www.cygnusx1.net/Supra/Library/TSRM/MK3/

I would get arp head bolts at the min and I believe the spec is 75ft lbs

89ST · 01-19-2011, 04:52 AM

If you don't find some details you're looking for there. I can hopefully help you with any extra questions.

supraturbo_mk3 · 01-20-2011, 03:46 AM

A common mistake I have watched two people make is make sure when it's all put back together and head studs are torqued to spec (I did at 75 pounds)
make sure you set the timing by turning the crank pulley so that the #1 cylinder is at TDC (top dead center) on the compression stroke
and then set the correct timing on your cam gears.......Also after everything is finished before you run the wires to your spark plugs crank your engine over for a couple minutes so you pump the oil and coolent through out your engine and turbo

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01-18-2011, 04:29 AM	#1
mauimale5799 Stock Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: California Posts: 4	How to replace a head gasket Can anyone that has replaced the head gasket give me some pointers and also the "new" torque specs to reduce the chances of it blowing again. Also, whats the cost to complete the repair.

01-18-2011, 04:45 AM	#2
907mge 20psi boost Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Harrisburg Posts: 759	Read through the MK3 FAQ section at the top of the MK3 section and this should help: http://www.cygnusx1.net/Supra/Library/TSRM/MK3/ I would get arp head bolts at the min and I believe the spec is 75ft lbs

01-19-2011, 04:52 AM	#3
89ST Intake Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hamilton Ontario Posts: 40	If you don't find some details you're looking for there. I can hopefully help you with any extra questions.

01-20-2011, 03:46 AM	#4
supraturbo_mk3 3" Exhaust Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cleveland Posts: 96	A common mistake I have watched two people make is make sure when it's all put back together and head studs are torqued to spec (I did at 75 pounds) make sure you set the timing by turning the crank pulley so that the #1 cylinder is at TDC (top dead center) on the compression stroke and then set the correct timing on your cam gears.......Also after everything is finished before you run the wires to your spark plugs crank your engine over for a couple minutes so you pump the oil and coolent through out your engine and turbo