You would have to remove the intake, fuel rails,exhaust etc. I'm sure it would take all of a weekend to do it.How much work is it to change head and head gasket on a 97%26039; Buick LeSabre? Any tips?
intake, injectors , everything on the way. the head will have to be re-machined , there's a tighenong sequence for the bolts, so u don't brake the new gaskets. At home, someone not every experienced, I'd say 1-3 days to complete the job, depends what tools you have too. And if it's a v6 woo hoo ! it's gonna be funHow much work is it to change head and head gasket on a 97%26039; Buick LeSabre? Any tips?
Depends on your ability. Timewise can be from 4 hours to NEVER. (Assuming the head is OK, and you have all the needed parts handy!) I usually change BOTH sides at the same time, because if 1 gasket went, just how good is the other one?
Drain radiator first. NOW would be a good time to renew your antifreeze also.
EVERYTHING connected to the head has to be disconnected and/or removed.
Then the head needs to be removed.
If the problem is a 'blown' gasket, the head may be all right, but check it with a straightedge. If in doubt have a shop check it!
Be sure you have a manual to get the proper sequence with the bolts and proper torque.
