should the exhaust manifold be put back on before hand, also any aother things that should be fitted that later would be a bitch to get at?

Thanx Sean.

 

when i did the head gasket on mine i put head on with inlet on and zorst manifiold and turbo

 

It is easier that way although you need help getting the head back on as that lot is fookin' heavy

 

same as above much easier you will need a friend too help you though

 

plenty of helpers and ive got the dowel things etc to get it on in position.

 

i did my self because im a man lol no was a tad heavy had m8 scot inside the front panle then one on each side

 

What did you do yourself with? The usual 12" black dildo?

 

as per phone call.

 

cut the top off 2 of the old head bolts, then cut a slot in the top of them so you can get a flat blade screwdriver into them, then screw them into the bolt holes at opposite corners of the block. Now you can drop your fully assembled head stright on, no worrying if the gasket/holes etc are all inline screw a few new head bolts gently down, then you can unscrew the old bolts using a flatblade screwdriver- dead easy, much better than fucking about trying to put inlets/exhausts/turbos on in he car

 

I have done this and it worked well lining up the headgasket.