Head Gasket R/R : Lots of Pictures!
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Head Gasket R/R : Lots of Pictures!
I've put together a pictoral history of replacing the head gaskets (and every other gasket, fitting, pipe, tube etc.) on my 60K mile 1997 XK8. I blew the head gasket only a week after finally getting my suspension sorted out (melted shock mounts, flabby coil springs etc.) I could not have gotten this far without the help from the members of this forum, so thanks again in advance of questions as they come...
The Patient: Day 1
B Bank
Getting the crankshaft pulley took a 5 feet section of pipe for leverage.
Turns out the previous owner installed the secondary tensioners. The rails showed signs of cracking
It's getting ugly!
Lots of elbow grease.
Open heart surgery!
Paint prep
Brittle baked connectors!!!!
Brittle baked insulation!!
Paint prep.....
2 coats of primer...
Base coats
Must ...paint....everything....
Everything gets a coat of paint! (Sorry purists)
Did I mention that everything gets painted?
Head install up next...stayed tuned!
The Patient: Day 1
B Bank
Getting the crankshaft pulley took a 5 feet section of pipe for leverage.
Turns out the previous owner installed the secondary tensioners. The rails showed signs of cracking
It's getting ugly!
Lots of elbow grease.
Open heart surgery!
Paint prep
Brittle baked connectors!!!!
Brittle baked insulation!!
Paint prep.....
2 coats of primer...
Base coats
Must ...paint....everything....
Everything gets a coat of paint! (Sorry purists)
Did I mention that everything gets painted?
Head install up next...stayed tuned!
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Thanks Jo, love the photos. FYI, I removed my " cold" air induction, returned to factory , as I've had occasional check engine, reduced performance lights come on as well as poor running performance on hot days. All cleared up with the re install of factory system. Thanks again. Hope all works out well. Rich
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Thanks for the part #s for the metal gaskets. I'm not sure why they continue to sell these if they are prone to failure or have the aftermarket suppliers come up with an improved version?
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"The Man" !!!!
Congratulations on a job well done!
Billy Clyde in Houston!
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larueb (06-04-2018)
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First project like this for me. I've done a few peripheral parts like water pump, etc but this is the first head gasket r/r. I made a few mistkes along the way but learned a lot in the process. Being able to download the service manuals and get advice from the forum made it all possible. The car drives great, loads of smooth high revving power!
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