head gasket project - Land Rovers Only

rturbett · 05-03-2008, 12:35 PM

1990 Rnge rover classic- 67,000 miles on it.
Diving in to the biggest engine project for me yet.. Can anyone offer some advice as I go along?

Was told I coud do the head gaskets without removing the engine. Would you leave the exhaust manifolds on and take them off with the heads, or would you try removing the 8 bolts per side?

Power steering pump removal is not as obvious as the ac compressor. Do you have to remove the distributor to remove the ps pump?

Does anyone have advice on head gasket kits?

Thanks in advance for your help.
Rob

rturbett · 05-03-2008, 05:16 PM

Took the exhaust manifolds off- not as difficult as I thought it might be. Found one broken lug, a couple of loose ones as well. Good thing the "keepers" were used. Now to attack the power steering pump.

rturbett · 05-04-2008, 04:54 PM

Power steering pump ends up being very simple if you take the pully off! Duh!

anyone have a favorite way to remove the buildup and tarnish in the valve covers and rocker arms?

ArmyRover · 05-04-2008, 04:57 PM

gasoline and a stiff bristled brush.

rturbett · 05-04-2008, 06:44 PM

Happy with the project so far- We'll take the heads off tomorrow. Any hints on how to find a good machine shop to suface the heads? I'm hoping my repair shop will guide me, though they may not be happy they are getting the gasket job.
Rob

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rturbett Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: penfield ny Posts: 29 Gallery: 0	head gasket project 1990 Rnge rover classic- 67,000 miles on it. Diving in to the biggest engine project for me yet.. Can anyone offer some advice as I go along? Was told I coud do the head gaskets without removing the engine. Would you leave the exhaust manifolds on and take them off with the heads, or would you try removing the 8 bolts per side? Power steering pump removal is not as obvious as the ac compressor. Do you have to remove the distributor to remove the ps pump? Does anyone have advice on head gasket kits? Thanks in advance for your help. Rob

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ArmyRover Rebuilding Rover Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NH Posts: 1,857 Gallery: 0	gasoline and a stiff bristled brush. __________________ "Only two defining forces ever offered to die for you, Jesus Christ and the American G.I. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom." http://snhlr.org/ 91 Range Rover Classic 90 RRC Parts truck 94 Saab gas mileage beater

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05-03-2008, 05:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
rturbett Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: penfield ny Posts: 29 Gallery: 0	Took the exhaust manifolds off- not as difficult as I thought it might be. Found one broken lug, a couple of loose ones as well. Good thing the "keepers" were used. Now to attack the power steering pump.

05-04-2008, 04:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
rturbett Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: penfield ny Posts: 29 Gallery: 0	Power steering pump ends up being very simple if you take the pully off! Duh! anyone have a favorite way to remove the buildup and tarnish in the valve covers and rocker arms?

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