220TC

Hi,

I'm doing a headgasket change this weekend and need some info (s2 erst),

Firstly, does anyone know what the part number is for a genuine ford headgasket kit & price ?

Secondly, I run 23psi so should I be getting uprated or heavy duty head bolts, if so, which ones are considered the best ?

finally, having never done a headgasket change before has anyone got any tips or things I should look out for etc.. when doing it ? (mechanic mate is helping !)

any info appreciated

Duncan

Shings

Gen ford head gaskets are about 45 quid I think- might be cheaper as my last one was supplied.

What ever you do, doesn't matter how skint you are there is pretty much no substitue to a gen ford head gasket. In this case it is defo the best product.
You will regret not buying one.

Ford will be able to look it up and supply it.

The rest is simple enough if you're mate is anywhere near decent he should be able to cope with a head gasket.

Hope this helps

Jake

220TC

cheers mate, anyone know a part number because I dont really have much faith in the local ford dealer

do people think that 'standard' headbolts will be ok for 23psi or should I get heavy duty ones ?

Is there anything else worth replacing or doing when the head is off ?

Duncan

A16XSO

dont mix and match gaskets and bolts just buy

a standard gasket and standard bolts
or
uprated gaskets and bolts

its all to do with stretching etcc..

but at 23psi i would go the uprated route

TIFF

Put it this way, If the standard stuff is ok for Shing's 300+bhp car, then i would say it will be ok for you too

creedy

stem seals r a good thing 2 change when the head is of.

220TC

good point mate, I think they need doing as well !!

I take it shings used standard head bolts then as well


So, does anyone know what the ford part numbers are for the head gasket kit and the head bolts for a series 2 erst ?

cheers, Duncan

Shings

headgasket must be a ford original. They're awesome and as Tiff says my car runs upto 2 bar held and (28 ish psi) and runs in excess of 300bhp at times and never has failed.
Std headbolts too.

Dunno why u need the finis part mate as Ford will stock it or do next day for u. Just go and ask.

J

220TC

ok cheers mate, I'll take a trip to a different ford dealer as the bloke in the local one hasn't a clue what I'm talking about half the time !!

This is probably going to sound dumb but...................do you tighten a nut down on to the head bolts when putting the head back on If so, is it worth replacing these as well ? also, I have read somewhere about using washers with headbolts or something anyone know anything about this ?

What other gaskets will I need to buy as I will be removing the head, is it just rocker, exhaust manifold & headgasket, is there a gasket on the inlet manifold ?

Also, how hard are valve stem oil seals to replace with the head off, anyone know a price ?

sorry for all the questions but I cant really afford to have the car off the road for more than a day as I use it for work

Duncan

Shings

ok you need

OIL upto 35 quid
Filter 5 quid
Anti freeze 3 litres 15 quid
water FREE
Thermostat gasket couple of quid
2 inlet manifols gaskets that are both different 5 or 6 quid each
exhsaust gasket 8 quid
cam cover gasket 5 quid
head gasket 45 quid ish
head bolts dunno YOU MUST KEEP THE WASHERS OFF YOUR OLD BOLTS
Dont forget you need to skim the head too. dunno
You also might as well change the cam belt too. 10 quid?


That should see you right the only specialist tool you need is a torque wrench
Stem seals can be done with head on with the right tool.

220TC

Jake, nice one

another stupid question probably .....what do you tighten on to the headbolts to keep the head in place

cheers, Duncan

Shings

sorry mate I dont understand the question

NEO™®©

the head bolts keep the head in place....if u mean wot keeps the head in place before the bolts go in there is dowells in the block to keep it all steady before u tighten the bolts

david

Finis codes -

Head gasket F1658584
Bolts (need 10) F6088344
Exhaust, inlet manifold and the bit that bolts onto the inlet manifold are
F6851352, F6851355 and F1023231, dont have a clue what code is for what one.

Head gasket is £31.70 + vat list price.