Tune up

[e30trooper]

so Im doing a head gasket replacement this weekend , Try'n to think of everything I should change since Im doing this. So far , Head Gasket , Head bolts, Intake gasket set , Exhaust gasket set , Fuel filter , Coolant temp sensor , and oil pressure sensor( mines leaking pretty bad and oil pressure light is on) , I need a TB gasket too.. The timimg belt was changed over the summer, I replaced the water pump 2 months ago. I cant think of anything else, some in put would be great! I need an o2 but that cost alot im on some what of a budget lol

[jlevie]

Since you will be removing a timing belt that has been in service for more than just a few miles, you need to replace that belt.

[abepark]

I'd do all the coolant hoses and thermostat, maybe plugs, cap and rotor unless you know the history of the car and when those were changed last. T-Belt and tensioner is a must when removing the head, Valve cover gasket as well.

[e30trooper]

why would I need to replace the timing belt? Like I said its got no more than 8K on it , Im not going to take the TB all off just enuf so I can get the head off. I changed the plugs 2 months ago when I did the valve ajustment. Like I said guys budget, Ive allready spent about 55 on a new head gasket/head bolts and maybe another 70 on just some more gaskets. I would change the cap and rotor but thats $$$ just the rotor is 30 bux, valve cover gasket is fairly new, no leaks at all. Ill try to pick up a thermostat...

[jeffw]

do the tb and tensioner. its just better. its only like a 40 dollar replacement.

[e30trooper]

do the tb and tensioner. its just better. its only like a 40 dollar replacement.

I dont have to take off the water pump do I ? Im tring to do all this in 24 hours lol , I only got allday saterday for this , then gotta drive 35 miles back to my area haha

[MR 325]

Why didn't you just buy a head gasket set?

Your timing belt and water pump will be fine, don't worry about it.

[e30trooper]

Why didn't you just buy a head gasket set?

Your timing belt and water pump will be fine, don't worry about it.

got the HG for 30 bux and head bolts for 25 from a fourm member , I would have bought the set

[SpecM]

I think doing a head replacement on a tight budget is a bad idea

[e30trooper]

I think doing a head replacement on a tight budget is a bad idea

well about 100 bux lol , got the head gasket and head bolts for 55 bux , intake gasket is around 20 , temp sensor is 20 , fuel filter is 30, cant find a oil pressure sensor. and exhaust gasket is like 30-40, thats my budget lol, new oil/filter and new coolant, and brass wire cups to clean head ports and chambers/ piston tops

[hotballs]

Did you blow your head gasket? Why the replacement? Your head will have to be decked if it overheated and warped...or it's possibly trashed....or is the car just in pieces and you need to put it back together?

[e30trooper]

Did you blow your head gasket? Why the replacement? Your head will have to be decked if it overheated and warped...or it's possibly trashed....or is the car just in pieces and you need to put it back together?

It got hot but not a full over heat , Loss power and oil all over the side of the block. Its time. The car still runs. Time to freshen up