Hi Jeff,
Wouldn't recommend that approach. One thing that you need to insure is that
there is no other damage that could have caused the head gasket to go. Like
a cracked head, or block. You can take a visual with the head off.
Additionally, and as important you need to make sure all the old gasket
material is off the block and head. But unless you plan on removing all the
head bolts, you will not be able to slide the gasket in. The gasket must be
seated properly. And if memory serves me correctly, there are different
heads requiring different gaskets. Unless you know the original engine is in
the car, you could get the wrong gasket. Plus the heads are a booger to get
off more times than not.
Alex Manzo
72 TR6
59 TR3A
----- Original Message -----
From: "jeff m" <jmackd1@yahoo.com>
To: "6pack" <6pack@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, October 15, 2006 07:46 PM
Subject: blown head gasket
> While taking the Tr6 up to the store today, I had the unexpected pleasure
of getting some exercise ( walking home)..Came out of the store, tried
starting the car, was locked up. Thought cylinder filled up with radiator
fluid. Sure enough, after walking home, grabbing some tools and taking my
other car, took off number 2 plug, cranked it over and radiator fluid shot
out of the cyclinder. Was able to drive it home, was creating a hell of a
steam cloud behind me!....What is the easiest way to replace head gasket?
I'm thinking about leaving both intake / exhaust manifolds on the head and
lift the whole assembly up enough to slide in the head gasket...
>
> Thanks,
> Jeff
> '75 TR6
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