parts list for head gasket repair

[kit05]

can someone please provide me with a list of required parts to complete a head gasket on a 2.4, i will have to replace the gasket as i am taking the head off due to the piston rings i will be replacing

[s14a]

Head gasket Kit
Head Bolts
Timming Belt Kit
Water Pump

Think thats it

[legendgamesmaster]

do we need to use any gasket sealant???

[s14a]

Dont think so where for? i didnt

[kit05]

anybody have the torque specs for the conecting rods to crank?

[NiftyNev]

http://www.toyotasurf.asn.au/forum/v...od+bolt+torque

A bit of Loctite, Aviation Form A gasket for the water pump gasket and radiator hoses and some silicon sealant for the front and back or rocker cover.

Nev

[kit05]

thanks Nev, this will do perfect, do you have a link for the head gasket torque specs and sequence? i have done somee reading and found that Lucky has removed the sump by lifting the motor , i would assume that i would have to undo the engine and trans mount to accomplish this?, thanks again

[NiftyNev]

http://toyotasurf.asn.au/forum/viewt...ghlight=torque

Remove the front diff to drop the sump.

Nev

[kit05]

there must be a way to remove the sump without droping the dif i know it has been done.

[NiftyNev]

there must be a way to remove the sump without droping the dif i know it has been done.

Only way is drop the diff or raise the engine. You can't remove the sump without dropping it to clear the pickup. I think dropping the diff would be much easier than trying to raise the engine. Raising the engine sounds very complicated. Never heard of anyone raising the engine.

Nev

[kit05]

i would think it would be easier to pull the engine? any info on this?

[kit05]

ok so after a few phone calls i have decided to pull the engine, i will remove the engine with a hoist, then will mount the engine on a stand to work on it, then i will hoist the head assembly off, any tips on removing the engine? want to make this as painless as possible, only have 3 days to complete.

2.4 with an auto transmission,figure i will remove the bolts on the torque converter, remove all the electrical, radiator and shroud, any coolant hoses, fuel lines and remove the ac lines, would the starter need to be removed im not sure, so please any tips would be appreciated.

[TonyN]

The diff is 3 bolts, 2 wires and 2 vacuum hoses, then undo the driveshafts from the diff flanges, its far easier than pulling the motor out.

The Bellhousing bolts and torque converter-flex plate are a real PITA to get to.

If you do pull the donk, take the head off first, then you can reach the top bellhousing bolts and starter motor easier.

[kit05]

is there a write up on how to remove the front diff, do i remove the 6 bolts pers side on the axles?

[NiftyNev]

The front diff is easy. As Tony says only three mounting bolts. Remove the front tail shaft first. The axle flanges have studs so undo the nuts.

Nev