Harrypm Posted July 14, 2020 Report Share Posted July 14, 2020 Hi Everyone Had another thread to double check that my headgasket blew but after some testing, I'm now sure it has. Has anyone got any tutorials or photos on how to change them? I've searched high and low all day but can't find anything on google or here. It looks pretty straight forward but someone mentioned about the valves or cams that might need redoing, is this correct? Whilst I'm at it, I might as well change the cambelt so a how to for that would be nice too. Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrypm Posted July 14, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2020 Am I overthinking this job? Do I just need to remove the 10 star bolts to get the head off? Anything else to remove apart from the fuel rail, intake manifold and exhaust manifold? Thanks for any tips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2 Posted July 14, 2020 Report Share Posted July 14, 2020 All standard stuff. Just work methodically and it'll be easy enough. You could even keep the manifolds on if you're careful. Exhaust is always the most awkward. Crack on. Lots of pics please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirk1978 Posted July 15, 2020 Report Share Posted July 15, 2020 Not sure where you get the tightening sequence from these days. It always used to be Haynes manuals? New bolts should have the settings maybe. Although not sure it matters on a 1L engine. You can probably reuse the old bolts and tighten in stages from the inside out in a clockwise motion until about 50 lb ft. Obviously being careful and stopping instantly if it starts feeling a bit wrong e.g. not getting tighter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAB Posted July 16, 2020 Report Share Posted July 16, 2020 (edited) The head bolts are stretch, so they need to be renewed. You really need a workshop manual for this, especially if you haven't done anything like this before. Elsawin is the best choice: https://tools4car.co.uk/product/elsawin6-0/ RAB Edited July 16, 2020 by RAB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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