looking for a picture heavy ETA m20 head gasket replacement write up/DIY.

[Pantless Spency]

i'm just about to purchase all my parts for my head gasket job on my m20. not entirely sure where the best place to purchase is or what exactly to get. i will also purchase a Bentley manual for this adventure because it will be my first time tearing into an m20. i need a good write-up on an m20 head gasket job with pics as well as good info. i can't seem to find any on r3v so i am seeking the help of my peers on r3v. links to good DIY and or place to buy the parts i need. thanks for the help, i hope after this little fiasco i will become more knowledgeable when fixing my cars . i think it has a blown head for a reason, because i need to learn!

Also wondering what gasket would be blown if i had coolant in my oil?

[Van Westervelt]

Head gasket if you have coolant in your oil, as thats the only place they cross paths. Unless you have a cracked head.

The Bentley is pretty much all you need to do a HG.

This is also a very friendly and helpful website with photos for new wrenchers. They also have a book which can become handy.

http://www.pelicanparts.com/bmw/techarticles/tech_main.htm

[scottinAZ]

get the parts from Blunt. Best prices I found.