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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Rate Thread Head gasket replacement #576560 03/05/05 05:17 PM Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 59 Beacon, Ny madman OP Getting the Wheeling Fever I've exhausted all of my resources in my search for one small piece of info. I need to know what size tap to use to clean out the holes for the head bolts before re-assembly. and can I leave the throttle body attached to the head when removing the head? If I can't fix it, it ain't broke. '88 Trooper II Re: Head gasket replacement [Re: madman] #576561 03/05/05 07:10 PM Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 846 AZ pucci Rock Warrior 12mm x 1.50 I don't see a reason why you couldn't leave the TB on. 2.6 Trooper 2.0 Impulse Turbo Re: Head gasket replacement [Re: pucci] #576562 03/05/05 07:14 PM Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 59 Beacon, Ny madman OP Getting the Wheeling Fever THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU. Tommorrow Sunday will not be a day of rest. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> If I can't fix it, it ain't broke. '88 Trooper II Re: Head gasket replacement [Re: madman] #576563 03/05/05 07:21 PM Anonymous Unregistered yes, you leave all that intake junk on until the head is removed. also, it pays to have a good place to set the head in advance. Like a block of wood for the bottom of the head, but then that should be on something higher because the IAC is hanging down on one side and the exh. manif. is on the other. Re: Head gasket replacement #576564 03/06/05 05:16 PM Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 287 Houston, Texas in 2007 I islandracer Mudrunner Do they (anybody) make copper head gaskets for the 2.3/2.6??? Could I get one made??? Sorry to hijack the thread, but since the subject is head gasket replacment, i'd like to add on than to start a new thread. Thanks in advanced! B.Y.E. ~ Back Yard Engineering Re: Head gasket replacement [Re: islandracer] #576565 03/06/05 11:39 PM Joined: Apr 2000 Posts: 7,268 Ventura County mlclark Isuzu Moderator You can always get a copper headgasket made, but it will cost. I belive that Paesco(sp) makes them. For the life of me I cannot remember the correct spelling. Anybody who makes them can make one using a stock gasket as a template. But...a Cu headgasket is most likely not a good idea for you. Read what Kary has to say here . Michael Re: Head gasket replacement [Re: mlclark] #576566 03/07/05 02:53 AM Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 846 AZ pucci Rock Warrior Quote I belive that Paesco(sp) makes them. For the life of me I cannot remember the correct spelling. that's Paeco. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> they can also make such groovy things as aluminum underdrive crank pulleys for the 4Z's. there are a number of places that can do copper gaskets if you send them one in decent enough shape to copy. they can be reused too. something else to consider if you are going to run high compression or boost is studding the block instead of using head bolts. seems like if you have a need for a copper hg, this is something to do in tandem. 2.6 Trooper 2.0 Impulse Turbo Re: Head gasket replacement [Re: mlclark] #576567 03/07/05 03:46 PM Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 287 Houston, Texas in 2007 I islandracer Mudrunner Michael, Thanks for the link! Pucci, Have you done the studding? Where can I find the kit? ARP? This is a future mod to come, still waiting for the donor 2.6 motor. B.Y.E. ~ Back Yard Engineering Re: Head gasket replacement [Re: islandracer] #576568 03/07/05 09:10 PM Joined: Dec 1999 Posts: 1,035 Poulsbo, WA 98370-8125, Kitsap... Ed Mc Body Damage is Cool Here's some good info on the subject: http://www.babcox.com/editorial/us/us80222.htm http://www.babcox.com/editorial/ar/eb30320.htm http://www.aa1car.com/library/ar396.htm http://www.aa1car.com/library/2004/eb80440.htm '90 Troop 3.4 LS '89 Troop RS (Has Valve Issues, needs Counseling) HI, I'm Ed and I'm a Trooper-holic! Keep On Troopin'...... Re: Head gasket replacement [Re: islandracer] #576569 03/07/05 11:31 PM Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 846 AZ pucci Rock Warrior ^^good articles, thanks for linking. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> Quote Where can I find the kit? ARP? no kit available, gotta buy in bulk & yep they're from ARP. AU4.800-1LUB is the part number for the undercut studs - $7.70 ea 300-8337 pack of 10 nuts - $47.63. 200-8537 pack of 10 washers - $14.15. haven't done it yet, but it's on the list. possibly soon, depending on how fast I can acquire & put together another head for the Trooper. 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