Head Gasket job (total noob) (1 Viewer)

[Jorgito]

Don't obsess about cleaning stuff. It doesn't matter and nobody will see it.

Well I am complete noob and I admit it, but everybody mentions that the meeting surface on the head and the block itself should be clean clean clean. I am even having gloves to not leave marks on the head.

 

[Pin_Head]

Yes, the gasket sealing surface has to be clean of any old gasket material, but it doesn't have to shine.

You don't want to mix up the caps for the valves and their shims.

 

[Jorgito]

Caps and shims are on their place, before i start putting it together any recommandation for some antiseize ?

 

[Jorgito]

Anybody knows what is this bracket for ? Found it in the bag without description

what is this

• Jorgito
• Dec 15, 2015

 

[Jorgito]

There is ECT (engine coolant temperature) sensor which I removed from the head prior to sending the head to the shop. I don't remember that the sensor had any sort of gasket. Now looking into the manual I can see that there is actually gasket there.

What do you guys think ?

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• Jorgito
• Dec 15, 2015

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• Jorgito
• Dec 15, 2015

 

[Jorgito]

Anybody knows what is this bracket for ? Found it in the bag without description

what is this

• Jorgito
• Dec 15, 2015

This is the bracket for return heater pipe on the passenger side of the head.

 

[baldilocks]

Caps and shims are on their place, before i start putting it together any recommandation for some antiseize ?

When I put mine together I coated the circumference of the caps with motor oil and the tops with a cam assembly lube. I think is was Comp Cams brand. At the minimum coat the entire valve train with motor oil prior to installing the valve cover.

 

[Jorgito]

Is there a typo in FSM ? The FSM states:

"Install and uniformly tighten the 14 cylinder head bolts and plate washer"

I didn't see any mention anywhere about plate washers under the cylinder head bolts, also when I took the bolts away from the head there were no washers on the bolts.

plate washer

• Jorgito
• Dec 15, 2015

 

[Jorgito]

For other noobs on the site, this is the video I am learning from. Even if it is not for Land Cruiser the overall process is similar if not the same. I think that the video author is doing a great job describing the process of changing the head gasket.

 

[Tedward]

The gasket for the coolant temp sensor is a copper washer. People call 'em copper gasket or copper crush washer....like the copper washer for brake hose connections.

 

[Jorgito]

The gasket for the coolant temp sensor is a copper washer. People call 'em copper gasket or copper crush washer....like the copper washer for brake hose connections.

Unfortunately this gasket is not a part of the kit so I have to order it and wait for it.
Thanks for reply.

Jorge

 

[baldilocks]

Is there a typo in FSM ? The FSM states:

"Install and uniformly tighten the 14 cylinder head bolts and plate washer"

I didn't see any mention anywhere about plate washers under the cylinder head bolts, also when I took the bolts away from the head there were no washers on the bolts.

plate washer

• Jorgito
• Dec 15, 2015

You must have those plate/flat washers under the bolt heads. Order them when you order the copper gasket for the temp sender.

 

[Jorgito]

You must have those plate/flat washers under the bolt heads. Order them when you order the copper gasket for the temp sender.

Thanks, the machine shop took the washers away and they put it into bag. I just found them. When installing the washers should they be coated with oil the same way as the bolts or not.

 

[baldilocks]

Thanks, the machine shop took the washers away and they put it into bag. I just found them. When installing the washers should they be coated with oil the same way as the bolts or not.

Yes. Apply a light coating (not dripping) of motor oil to bolts and washers.

 

[2fpower]

I agree, no need to obsess about getting it to clean. In your text to me you said there were metal shavings? Pics?

 

[Jorgito]

I agree, no need to obsess about getting it to clean. In your text to me you said there were metal shavings? Pics?

The shavings are gone, I carefully put them away. They were not big, probably just 1mm was the biggest one.

 

[2fpower]

Ok.

FYI, my head was not all pretty and clean either, as I was hoping it might be. I listen to experience, and the machine shop owner/operator with many more years of doing this than I have being alive recommended not to do any big cleaning. More chance of getting stuff loose, but not out and mess things up.

So, I will be leaving mine alone.

 

[2fpower]

Also, should point out that the costs of our rebuilds including his testing was under $200.

I wonder if anyone else has had a 1fz tractor head done for that much?

 

[Jorgito]

Dammit, I forgot to put seal packing in front of the head. Still didn't torqued the head , shall I take the head of and put the FIPG there ?

 

[Pin_Head]

Only if you don't want an oil leak.