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Old head bolts
Old head bolts
0 2016/07/27 10:05:29
Old head bolts, ok so they look normal...all except one, notice below
Old head bolts, ok so they look normal...all except one, notice below
0 2016/07/27 10:06:18
Notice anything different about 1 of the bolts?
Notice anything different about 1 of the bolts?
0 2016/07/27 10:08:25
Here's a closer look, for some reason the threads of this one bolt is covered in a really thick milky substance...very interesting. And what is more is it literally stinks. I has a real stinky smell to it. Definitely smells like something different. Could be some kind of a sealant. But it's only on this one bolt, all other bolts are clean(only covered in oil of course)
Here's a closer look, for some reason the threads of this one bolt is covered in a really thick milky substance...very interesting. And what is more is it literally stinks. I has a real stinky smell to it. Definitely smells like something different. Could be some kind of a sealant. But it's only on this one bolt, all other bolts are clean(only covered in oil of course)
0 2016/07/27 10:09:59
Just some process pics
Just some process pics
0 2016/07/27 10:16:54
Here you can see what the alternator tensioner adjuster officially turned out to look like hehe. But anyway this pic shows how I'm trying/hoping/praying the timing doesn't get messed up. I used some paint to mark on the pulley and belt. I did this on the front side here and on the back also. So if the belt doesn't move, and the pulleys don't move, the timing should stay the same right?
Here you can see what the alternator tensioner adjuster officially turned out to look like hehe. But anyway this pic shows how I'm trying/hoping/praying the timing doesn't get messed up. I used some paint to mark on the pulley and belt. I did this on the front side here and on the back also. So if the belt doesn't move, and the pulleys don't move, the timing should stay the same right?
0 2016/07/27 10:18:14
Just some progress pics, and yes in case you're wondering...yes I do plan to remove the blue paint from the intake manifold before everything gets reassembled :)
Just some progress pics, and yes in case you're wondering...yes I do plan to remove the blue paint from the intake manifold before everything gets reassembled :)
0 2016/07/27 10:26:38
Now remember guys this is the work of a first timer, and at this point in the process, I'm so excited and thrilled about what I'm seeing...wow I've never removed and engine head before lol. One thing I'm experiencing with this Lancer is there's a first time for everything, and, you learn something new everyday. Guess that's 2 things.
Now remember guys this is the work of a first timer, and at this point in the process, I'm so excited and thrilled about what I'm seeing...wow I've never removed and engine head before lol. One thing I'm experiencing with this Lancer is there's a first time for everything, and, you learn something new everyday. Guess that's 2 things.
0 2016/07/27 10:30:26
Just some progress pics, got it up on a slab of cardboard
Just some progress pics, got it up on a slab of cardboard
0 2016/07/27 10:37:58
Just some progress pics, the timing belt btw is secured with tape so it wont drop down, so at this point in the process everything should be intack as far as the timing. Am I right?
Just some progress pics, the timing belt btw is secured with tape so it wont drop down, so at this point in the process everything should be intack as far as the timing. Am I right?
0 2016/07/27 10:39:40
Hang on time!!! Haha joke
Hang on time!!! Haha joke
0 2016/07/27 10:45:14
Got the paint marks also on the inside of the cam gear, also on the belt
Got the paint marks also on the inside of the cam gear, also on the belt
0 2016/07/27 10:47:13
Ok guys here's some pics of the situation
Ok guys here's some pics of the situation
0 2016/07/27 10:49:15
Only looks this bad because oil came off the head and got over and in everything
Only looks this bad because oil came off the head and got over and in everything
0 2016/07/27 10:51:02
0 2016/07/27 10:52:39
Looking forward to removing this paint
Looking forward to removing this paint
0 2016/07/27 10:54:16
Everythings intack, and the bottom of the head is resting on a nice soft piece of cardboard. We'll get to that another day as far as cleaning and checking/inspecting the head, I've set it aside for now I'm focusing cleaning and preping the block and bolt holes. I'm using brake cleaner to remove all the oil from inside the wells and from the gasket area. And I'm using the blue scotch pad to gently clean the gasket area
Everythings intack, and the bottom of the head is resting on a nice soft piece of cardboard. We'll get to that another day as far as cleaning and checking/inspecting the head, I've set it aside for now I'm focusing cleaning and preping the block and bolt holes. I'm using brake cleaner to remove all the oil from inside the wells and from the gasket area. And I'm using the blue scotch pad to gently clean the gasket area
0 2016/07/27 10:55:45
So guys after a thorough cleaning this is what the situation looks like after all the dirt grease and grim was cleaned off. I used brake cleaner and loads of paper towels and rags.
So guys after a thorough cleaning this is what the situation looks like after all the dirt grease and grim was cleaned off. I used brake cleaner and loads of paper towels and rags.
0 2016/07/28 21:27:55
I also used...yep you guessed it lol, a blue scotch pad to buff the gasket area to a smooth shine
I also used...yep you guessed it lol, a blue scotch pad to buff the gasket area to a smooth shine
0 2016/07/28 21:30:20
This by the way is the old gasket. I could not find any specific faults, but the whole gasket looks fried and could indeed be the "it" problem guys.
This by the way is the old gasket. I could not find any specific faults, but the whole gasket looks fried and could indeed be the "it" problem guys.
0 2016/07/28 21:32:21
Yeah it really looks fried and defected guys. Ok also after I cleaned and prept the block I did take a good close look around the bolt holes and I could not find any cracks. So I'm hoping the gasket itself is the culprit
Yeah it really looks fried and defected guys. Ok also after I cleaned and prept the block I did take a good close look around the bolt holes and I could not find any cracks. So I'm hoping the gasket itself is the culprit
0 2016/07/28 21:36:30
This is after a thorough cleaning and removal of dirt grease and grime guys inside the piston wells and ontop the gasket area
This is after a thorough cleaning and removal of dirt grease and grime guys inside the piston wells and ontop the gasket area
0 2016/07/28 21:42:28
I used brake cleaner and loads of paper towels and rags. And I used...yep you guessed it lol, I used a blue scotch pad to clean and buff the gasket area to a smooth shine. I gotta tell yeah the steel wool and scotch pads have really been coming in handy for me lately for cleaning tasks hehehe
I used brake cleaner and loads of paper towels and rags. And I used...yep you guessed it lol, I used a blue scotch pad to clean and buff the gasket area to a smooth shine. I gotta tell yeah the steel wool and scotch pads have really been coming in handy for me lately for cleaning tasks hehehe
0 2016/07/28 21:44:30
This is the old head gasket, I could not find any specific faults, but the whole gasket looks fried and defected and could have a fault anywhere
This is the old head gasket, I could not find any specific faults, but the whole gasket looks fried and defected and could have a fault anywhere
0 2016/07/28 21:50:14
It certainly looks like it could be the culprit :)
It certainly looks like it could be the culprit :)
0 2016/07/28 21:52:33
Ok guys so I called the local Advance Auto parts and their price for the head gasket is a wopping $50. They didn't have it in stock so he asked if I wanted him to check the other local stores and I said NO THANK YOU SIR! lol. Because I already knew they are cheaper online. I knew they went for around $20, but I got an even better deal.
Ok guys so I called the local Advance Auto parts and their price for the head gasket is a wopping $50. They didn't have it in stock so he asked if I wanted him to check the other local stores and I said NO THANK YOU SIR! lol. Because I already knew they are cheaper online. I knew they went for around $20, but I got an even better deal.
0 2016/07/28 21:57:58
It ships from California and the seller has a 100% positive customer feed back. And did I mention free shipping? Nice. Ok so I made the purchase guys today, the company processed my order today and was shipped out same day today via Fedex and I already got my tracking nunber (wow fast service) and the estimated delivery on the email is August 3.
It ships from California and the seller has a 100% positive customer feed back. And did I mention free shipping? Nice. Ok so I made the purchase guys today, the company processed my order today and was shipped out same day today via Fedex and I already got my tracking nunber (wow fast service) and the estimated delivery on the email is August 3.
0 2016/07/28 22:04:38
Oh and BTW in case you're wondering yes a made a shield cover to protect all my cleaning and prep work until time to install the new gasket
Oh and BTW in case you're wondering yes a made a shield cover to protect all my cleaning and prep work until time to install the new gasket
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0 2016/08/03 10:27:47
So before I put the gasket on, I did one last prep job on the block gasket surface, and cleaned debri from the bolt holes and the coolant holes and the oil holes, and also it was suggested to rub a little oil inside the piston well walls so it wont have a ruff start. So that's all done and the gasket has been placed. Please see the following pics
So before I put the gasket on, I did one last prep job on the block gasket surface, and cleaned debri from the bolt holes and the coolant holes and the oil holes, and also it was suggested to rub a little oil inside the piston well walls so it wont have a ruff start. So that's all done and the gasket has been placed. Please see the following pics
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