head gasket

[eurolightning]

Hi ok so what the pit falls to look out for when changing the head gasket on a Mk11
and what sort of a job is it 1--10 how hard

[ChEsTeR]

First time 10.
Last time 1

[JackieFan]

Just make sure you have it skimmed and both surfaces are immaculate before you assemble. The rest if fairly nuts and bolts stuff. A nice "clean as possible" environment always helps. Make sure you use the correct torque settings (I have a Nissan workshop manual so can look them up if you need, someone will probably geek out and tell you what they are off the top of their head though! )

Most head's should be torqued down in a certain order (middle out I think ) But if you take your time then it should cause you no massive hardships!

Have you found a car then? or just checking one out?

[s13eater]

54-61ft/lbs lol.

[JackieFan]

Lol, I knew it!!!

[eurolightning]

thanks guys thats been helpful i have been looking at the s12 moded in to the pick up thats in the sale section what you lot think ?

I also got all my fingers crossed that docwra will come back to me (couple of people beat me to the punch) they might not come up with the goods though