220TC

Hi,

I will be doing a head gasket change with a mate but I need to find out what parts etc.. are needed to complete the job ! obviousley I will need a new Headgasket, head bolts etc.. but what else will I need ? I've never done a headgasket change before , my mate has though so the technical knowledge is there ! Car is a series 2 erst (1988) if thats makes any difference

any help greatly appreciated

Duncan

turbo.jon

Thats all u need in parts wise an a good torque wrench i mean if i can do it then anyone can i used haynes manuel too!!!!

220TC

cheers mate

has anyone got any tips etc or things to watch out for when doing a headgasket change on rs turbo's ?

cheers, Duncan

vroooom ptssssh

not really, just tighten the head bolts up in the correct order haynes tells you too, get a good torque wrench and bobs yer uncle

james_birch

dont ya need a rocker cover gasket? or did the garage that done mine rip me out of a fiver?

220TC

good point that man I would assume you get a rocker cover gasket in the 'Headgasket kit' from ford dont you

davidnormanuk

You need to order the rocker cover gasket separate. When putting in the new bolts make there no sealer etc in the holes and oil the threads up. Have you checked the head to make sure its flat?

Cheers
Dave

ldack

You will need exhaust manifold gasket as well. You can leave the inlet manifold attached to the head. Just suck all the water out of the headbolt holes - if there is any water in there!
Apart from that I don't think there is much else that will be too tricky!