1. Disconnect the Battery
Before you start working, disconnect the negative terminal of your battery. This will prevent any electrical accidents from happening.
2. Drain the Coolant
Drain the coolant from your car's radiator. This will help prevent the engine from overheating when you remove the head gasket.
3. Remove the Intake Manifold
The intake manifold is the part of the engine that connects the carburetor or fuel injector to the engine block. Remove the intake manifold bolts and carefully lift the intake manifold off the engine block.
4. Remove the Exhaust Manifold
The exhaust manifold is the part of the engine that connects the engine block to the exhaust pipe. Remove the exhaust manifold bolts and carefully lift the exhaust manifold off the engine block.
5. Remove the Cylinder Head Bolts
The cylinder head bolts are the bolts that hold the cylinder head to the engine block. Remove the cylinder head bolts in the reverse order that they were tightened.
6. Lift Off the Cylinder Head
Once all of the cylinder head bolts have been removed, you can lift off the cylinder head. Be careful not to drop the cylinder head, as it is heavy.
7. Remove the Old Head Gasket
The old head gasket will be stuck to the surfaces of the cylinder head and engine block. Remove the old head gasket with a gasket scraper.
8. Clean the Cylinder Head and Engine Block
Clean the cylinder head and engine block with a solvent to remove any dirt or grease.
9. Install the New Head Gasket
Place the new head gasket on the cylinder head. Make sure that the gasket is properly aligned.
10. Install the Cylinder Head
Carefully lower the cylinder head onto the engine block. Make sure that the gasket is not damaged as you lower the cylinder head.
11. Install the Cylinder Head Bolts
Install the cylinder head bolts in the reverse order that they were removed. Tighten the cylinder head bolts to the specified torque.
12. Reinstall the Intake Manifold
Reinstall the intake manifold. Tighten the intake manifold bolts to the specified torque.
13. Reinstall the Exhaust Manifold
Reinstall the exhaust manifold. Tighten the exhaust manifold bolts to the specified torque.
14. Refill the Coolant
Refill the coolant in your car's radiator.
15. Reconnect the Battery
Reconnect the negative terminal of the battery.
16. Test Drive the Car
Test drive the car to make sure that it is running properly.
