corsabrad
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Registered: 16th May 09
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my head gasket has gone just want to no how easy they are and what to look out for? thanks brad
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AlexW
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Depends how mechanically minded you are, few bits that are hard, but for me who knows my way around cars wasnt too bad when i done mine.
Buy a haynes, your be sorted.
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Rob-e91
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It's easy, but you need to remember where everything goes
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corsabrad
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well thanks i shud be able to do it coz i put the engine in the first palce i done the convertion my self and if i get stuck i will ask my dad he is a mechanic so shud be sorted soon!
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boz_gsi
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also when you have built it back up make sure you have got the timing spot on befor tring to fire it up
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corsabrad
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yeah i will make sure i do that thanks for the tip. i will change the timing belt while im there to.
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boz_gsi
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yer mite aswell change that, plus tensioners etc and good luck lol
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Piér
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Change the water pump too! But remember where all the vaccumm pipes go, their the pain in the ass! And its a little difficult in places with how little room there is in the engine bay!
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AlexW
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^Agreed to all, change the belt, change the water pump.
Space is tight for sure.
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Archie
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Get head skimmed to be safe.
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