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Th3importedguy

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Tools for head gasket job?

05-04-2015, 02:07 PM

Is there anything special I need or will a set of sockets do it

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AwakenNoMore

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#2

05-04-2015, 02:09 PM

torx sockets (female) for the head bolts

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jalopi

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#3

05-04-2015, 02:19 PM

reliable friends to help?
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AndrewBird

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#4

05-04-2015, 02:26 PM

Valve spring compressor if you plan on replacing the valve stem seals (highly recommended).
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SoEm0

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#5

05-04-2015, 07:17 PM

I would say breaker bar, torque wrench to add to the list

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arch4ngel

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#6

05-04-2015, 07:19 PM

Torque angle gauge

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