i have a 2001 chevy venture van with blown head gasket, im gonna change all 3, top and 2 sides... this will be my first time changing a head gasket, but i wanna do it myself, i like handson work, and love working on vehicles... need to know if anyone knows a site, a link, something with pictures, or just words that tell me how to take off, wear the bolts are everything like that. how many for each part and what not, please help me out here... ill pick best answer when it gives me a chance.. and i find a useful one, if u have alot of details on the side, or if i should use a gasket sealer that gets put in the rad...Need sum1 that known what their doing when it comes to blown head gaskets?
both answers above are good i just cant help to say buy a set of good wrenches including a torque wrench a good gasket glue(for intake) clean everything ie bolts gasket surfaces it would be advisable to have the head/s exchanged but we dont know why the gasket went or what type of motor it is so general help isall you can get good luck and have funNeed sum1 that known what their doing when it comes to blown head gaskets?
Go to your local auto repair shop and pick up a Haynes or Chiltons repair manual.specific to your vehicle.
These are great books and will walk you through step by step how to do it.
Your auto shop should have all the gaskets you need.
Replace the intake and head gaskets, so you have a quality repair.
Do not fudge on engine repairs.Need sum1 that known what their doing when it comes to blown head gaskets?
The best way to go about it is to purchase a Hanes manual for your car. It will give you the procedures to follow plus the needed torque for reassembly. You will need things like engine oil, oil filter, antifreeze, gasket set, have the head checked for straightness (The manual tells you hoe to check it)
Don't forget the water pump this is the easiest and best time to replace it as well as the thermostat.
