head gasket?

[Mikefisher]

I was told that there is 2 different head gaskets for my 99 Gt.One is nicely priced but the other one is $400(Can).They said it depends on when the motor was made.I need to fix mine and want to make sure that I am getting the right one.Thanks in advance !

 

[Toofastgs]

I spent around 35-40 for a set for head gasket.

There is a set around 350 that has all the gaskets:
head, blower, valve cover, header, all exhaust gaskets and a crap load of o rings.

 

[Mikefisher]

Is there going to be any thing that I should really look for when I ripin this damn thing apart? Would like to do it right once and not f*ck something up,you know what I'am sayin ?

 

[UR LOSN]

just take your time. bag and label the bolts about where they came from so they go back n the proper location, and take notes.....or follow the service manual.

take your time, make sure the sealing surfaces are clean! Everything is pretty straight forward, and is VERY HARD to f*ck anything up.


EDIT: torque specs!!! follow them!

 

[Mikefisher]

thanks for the info.Just started on ripping her apart.my fingers are crossed.

 

[UR LOSN]

well if you do get stuck on anything, feel free to post up. Good luck! and remember you can do it!

 

[Mikefisher]

ok one question.I now have all of the intake parts off.All of the gaskets so far are all junk.Now should I go down to the heads to see if it is leaking there too.I am ready to push this damn thing into the lake already.

 

[Reptile]

Is there any reason in particular that you think you may need head gaskets?

 

[Mikefisher]

well I dont know for sure if the leaking is just with the intake gaskets or not.But I dont want to take the heads off if I dont need to.If I dont have to go and buy more parts the better.I am on a very tight budget right now.but if I have to ,so be it.

 

[Reptile]

Head gaskets rarely go out. Besides, if you were to take the heads off, you'll have to go and get new head bolts.