i need someone to come help me

[chattersonm]

so im doing my headgasket but i kinda got stuck and dont have the heads off yet, i need some help from someone that has done this before im in grand rapids by the ann street exit off of 131. i can get some beer or buy you something from best buy for helping lol but as for cash i kinda dont have much of that. so please help me cause this is my only car so i have no car to get to work lol. call or text me at 6167062068 if you can, (bonus if you have a floor jack and some jack stands because im trying to do this with the car sitting on the ground) thank you!

[meissen]

If you weren't clear on the opposite side of the state I'd be happy to help - someone in GR should be able to help though

[98blackbeauty]

Michael what are you stuck on? To remove heads you need to remove:
1.Disconnect battery. at least the - terminal.
2.Drain the anti freeze. 2 lower bolts on water pump will drain engine block low enough without getting fluid on Opti.
3. Disconnect gas lines. (there is a disconnect tool for this.)
4.disconnect wire harness on injectors.
5. remove intake manifold
6. remove altenator.
7. remove valve covers
8. remove heads.

to install reverse order, be sure to use thread sealer on water pump bottom bolts.
check shbox.com for torque specs. (note be sure and clean threads good on head, and manifold bolts)
Shbox has proceedure to adjust valve lash.

Good luck I hope this gets you started, sorry I can't come and help. I'm to far away.

[Fox Slaughter]

Same Grand Rapids is to far.

[TylerT/AZ28]

me and a buddy would be more than willing to help if you were across state. if you need help still next week then something can probably be worked out

[chattersonm]

i just need help as soon as possible lol

[TylerT/AZ28]

just start labeling all your connections and sensors with a marker and some tape then take off your bracketry, intake, heads etc theres only a few bolts holding each on and if yo get lost post up pics on here we can all help

[00firebird]

since the head bolts are torque to yield won't you need to buy all new head bolts.. haven't seen anyone mention that yet

[hoogiesngrinderz]

I should know tomorrow if I actually get next week off (fingers crossed) so I'm still up in the air.

I almost want to load it up on the trailer and bring it back here...I like knowing that if I need a tool, it will be there. I can't stand working in someones garage then having to trek 30 miles to go grab a tool from my shop.


1994 did not use TTY head bolts

[00firebird]

ahhh thought it was a 3.8 for some reason. do those crack coolant elbows when removing the lower intake? mine did but again i have a 3.8 so i can't be of much help. I also did the whole aluminum intake gaskets thing but again probably not necessary. i'll check the car info next time hahah.

[98blackbeauty]

TTYB were phased in around 1996 or 1997 on the LT1 engines. All LS1 are ttyb

[JoeliusZ28]

Good luck, doing that in the car is not fun.

[TylerT/AZ28]

even in a truck its not fun

[chattersonm]

I should know tomorrow if I actually get next week off (fingers crossed) so I'm still up in the air.

I almost want to load it up on the trailer and bring it back here...I like knowing that if I need a tool, it will be there. I can't stand working in someones garage then having to trek 30 miles to go grab a tool from my shop.


1994 did not use TTY head bolts

i mean im pretty sure i have all the tools except for a torque wrench lol but i mean yea let me know cause im down to get this done and i can pay some odd amounts of money for the help lol

[hoogiesngrinderz]

I am on vacation, after work tomorrow that is. Don't worry about money