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Old 27-01-2010, 12:52 PM
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Question **HELP** Head Gasket (Self Replacement)

Hey guys thanks for making me welcome here on passionford....

I have had loads of quotes as you prob know its going to cost me around the £500 mark to fix my head gasket. SO i have decided that im going to try takle this on my own..

Im just wondering if anyone has tryed this before and or if anyone has a online haynes manual that is available??

All ideas as brains welcome...
Old 27-01-2010, 01:01 PM
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What car is it?
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what car/ engine is it?
Old 27-01-2010, 01:24 PM
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Question Ha my bad

Originally Posted by mercgrey
what car/ engine is it?

Should have said the first time...

Ford Escort
1.6 SI
16V Zetec Engine
R Reg
Thanks guys...
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http://www.linktobusiness.co.uk/foru...16&t=144&p=863


- How to change the Valve Stem Seals
- How to Remove and refit camshafts in the zetec engine
- How to fit a new Head Gasket
- How to re-time the zetec engine (crank to cams)

All in one guide :d

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500 quid? that seems a bit steep for that,id expect that on a cossy or is there summat special about a r reg escort,not taking piss genuily(sp) interested
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There will be a haynes manual for an Escort.

The Zetec engines are a doddle to work on really if you've got a bit of mechanical knowledge and the right tools.

If you're not mechanically minded, it may be worth getting you're garage to do it. If you really want to have a crack at it, fair play, it's the best way to learn. Just take your time and follow the manual to the letter and you should be fine!
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Originally Posted by derekd
http://www.linktobusiness.co.uk/foru...16&t=144&p=863


- How to change the Valve Stem Seals
- How to Remove and refit camshafts in the zetec engine
- How to fit a new Head Gasket
- How to re-time the zetec engine (crank to cams)

All in one guide :d

Thanks for this seams to be everything i need will keep you all posted then il post some pics of my Princes on here!!
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take your time mate its easy to do not worth paying 500 notes for get another engine for that
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