How do I.... Replace a cylinder head gasket.

KnightWalace · Post by **KnightWalace** » Fri Nov 19, 2004 8:56 pm

It's been 2 weeks and the guys supposed to fix my car haven't even looked at it. I kind of need it and no one around here is really even attempting to fix it so... is it something with proper instruction that I could do or is it necesary for a mechanic... and if i could do it... could someone do a step by step?

GsiTurbo · Post by **GsiTurbo** » Sun Nov 21, 2004 5:43 am

Its is not hard with proper tools, but rather time consuming. The crucial part is to have the head machined, and the block clean. Then the positions of the camshafts must be precise, otherwise you will bent the valves.

What is the most complicated engine job you have done so far?

KnightWalace · Post by **KnightWalace** » Mon Nov 22, 2004 2:12 am

..... i put oil and antifreeze in.... removed the plastic cam cover and resonator.

KnightWalace · Post by **KnightWalace** » Thu Nov 25, 2004 11:07 pm

Does anyone have the Service manuals.... I kind of need it asap if possible... i have thanksgiving break till sunday the 28th.... so if possible i would like a copy so i can fix it myself because it's been a month and 2 weeks since it blew and no one is actually attempting to fix it... so if anyone can help me thanks or let me know.

GsiTurbo · Post by **GsiTurbo** » Sat Nov 27, 2004 4:41 am

I am scanning something right now...should help you

GsiTurbo · Post by **GsiTurbo** » Sat Nov 27, 2004 5:38 am

PM sent

KnightWalace · Post by **KnightWalace** » Sat Nov 27, 2004 6:15 am

360 you're my hero

TheGreatAndPowerfulOz · Sat Nov 27, 2004 6:56 am

KnightWalace wrote:360 you're my hero

LOL ... so, does he have a cape and matching boots ... and have his underware on the outside of his tights?

hahahaha

KnightWallace ... glad someone had what you needed.
360 .. thanks for helping; this is what this board is all about!

Cliff

subachad · Post by **subachad** » Sat Nov 27, 2004 3:55 pm

Can you email that scan to me? I would like to put it up on my website to help out future Daewoo Lanos head removers such as myself.

Chad

KnightWalace · Post by **KnightWalace** » Sun Nov 28, 2004 5:54 am

i'm just depressed now cuz i looked over it 3 times and i still don't think i can do it....

how do i know exactly how much torque i'm applying?

TheGreatAndPowerfulOz · Sun Nov 28, 2004 6:39 am

KnightWalace wrote:how do i know exactly how much torque i'm applying?

Why, you use a torque wrench, of course!

$16.99 at your friendly neighborhood Harbor Freight tool store.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/D ... number=807

I'm sure you can get one at another local tool store, but you will probably pay more for a wrench like this.

Perhaps you know someone with a good stock of tools that will lend one to you?

Cliff

GsiTurbo · Post by **GsiTurbo** » Sun Nov 28, 2004 6:58 am

And you may need angle torque gauge too, like this one: http://www.daewootech.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1222 (I dont remember if you need one for the Lanos 1.6)

And if you need a headgasket, you should know by now where to get it from

And you can do it, just take it easy, and if you have a digital camera, take pictures of all components b4 disassembly. You may also want to mark all the parts, as they will add up at the end, and it would be a good idea to know where did every bolt came from.

You should schedule 2 days for the first-time headgasket removal, and do have the cylinder head machined, if you can.

TheGreatAndPowerfulOz · Sun Nov 28, 2004 7:22 am

Another idea: some people like to use plastic bags and number/label each bag as they remove each set of nuts or bolts from something.

As each set of parts comes off, it can be put back on in the reverse order because each labeled bag has been numbered.

The digital camera is a good idea, too. Get a pic after each section has been removed. You can see how things came apart step by step so you know how they should look when you are putting it back together.

Good luck, as as always, we'll try to help as much as we can.

Cliff

KnightWalace · Post by **KnightWalace** » Sun Nov 28, 2004 8:29 am

you guys are great... i'm going to look at what my parents have at their store... thanks gor everything... i'll give it my best...i might wait till semester is over... when i have... say. ..... dec. 10th - jan 10th off.

I like that

THANKS FOR EVERYTHING GUYS!!!!!`

GsiTurbo · Post by **GsiTurbo** » Sun Nov 28, 2004 8:48 am

Hey, here is another reason why you should use the digi cam - this way, once you are done and running (and you will be), you will have an excellent write-up for the head gasket replacement

Take the pics, ask questions and let us know before u start, so we can do a checklist. We'll help you as much as we can.