I just bought a 2001 LC with 201k miles that has a blown head gasket. I have replaced a few head gaskets before on various makes and models of cars so I was not too scared of buying something that needed some serious work. That and the vast knowledge of members and good threads on this site helped in the decision. Either way I have the truck at home and have begun tearing into it.
I have not done much searching yet, but does anyone have (or know of) a good write up on replacing head gaskets? I figure I should probably buy a FSM before I start putting things back together for all the torque specs and other important details. Along those lines does the FSM have all the parts and p/n's listed, or is there a separate Parts Catalog for these trucks? Paper copies vs digital? Where to buy?
Parts, replace with OEM or are there other good options out there? Are these head bolts reusable, or are they stretch bolts? This truck is a side project to fix and sell again, but I don't want to put junk on it and send it down the road. It needs some love, but will be solid after engine repairs, and a deep cleaning.
I'll try and documents repairs as I go with lots of pictures.
Any and all help or input would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
I have not done much searching yet, but does anyone have (or know of) a good write up on replacing head gaskets? I figure I should probably buy a FSM before I start putting things back together for all the torque specs and other important details. Along those lines does the FSM have all the parts and p/n's listed, or is there a separate Parts Catalog for these trucks? Paper copies vs digital? Where to buy?
Parts, replace with OEM or are there other good options out there? Are these head bolts reusable, or are they stretch bolts? This truck is a side project to fix and sell again, but I don't want to put junk on it and send it down the road. It needs some love, but will be solid after engine repairs, and a deep cleaning.
I'll try and documents repairs as I go with lots of pictures.
Any and all help or input would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!