Author Topic: Head Gasket Question (Read 2739 times)

DuHast · « **on:** February 21, 2011, 10:22:14 PM »

I've searched for a few days on here and R3v and e30tech but not finding what I'm looking for.

I'm wondering what all you would suggest to someone to replace while doing the head gasket. Water pump and T-Stat? Timing chain?

Selfish · « **Reply #1 on:** February 21, 2011, 11:34:53 PM »

not a bad idea to replace water pump and thermostat. Timing chain should be in most cases Ok, but don�t take my word for it. What you should look into replacing is most likely not the chain itself but definitely its guides and the tensioner. If the chain is not too expensive replace it too. Probably too obvious to mention are all your gaskets, belts, head bolts and as many seals as you can. Also check your cams for excesive wear.

DuHast · « **Reply #2 on:** February 25, 2011, 10:20:17 PM »

Thanks for the heads up, no sooner did I put this thread up that my water pump shit the bed. I did the WP and T-Stat tonight after work. I think this one is a higher temp compared to the one I took out though because the temp gauge is now at a lighter level than before. Still gonna check it out and make sure it's good to go. I'll look into the tensioners and guides. Thanks again

romkasponka · « **Reply #3 on:** February 26, 2011, 02:26:19 AM »

Quote from: DuHast;101672

I've searched for a few days on here and R3v and e30tech but not finding what I'm looking for.

I'm wondering what all you would suggest to someone to replace while doing the head gasket. Water pump and T-Stat? Timing chain?

Inspect all timing components and after that make decision.
Water pump and thermostat is very good idea.

DuHast · « **Reply #4 on:** February 27, 2011, 04:11:35 PM »

Romka how is Lithuania? My g-father was born in Vilnius. I've always wanted to go check it out. Did the Water Pump and T-Stat, cut the belt off the A/C Comp and replaced all the mess under the intake as well as replacing the ICV hoses. Running great right now, hopefully she'll pass emissions now.