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My truck started running on 3 cylinders and tried to make a sauna out of the exhaust.
I've now stripped it and the gasket is blown.
I'm listing a few bits of info and some pics to help others out if it happens to them.
Ok, first off, this manual was very good.
http://www.ncttora.com/fsm/2003/index.html
I got most of the info from here, just navigate to the relevant sections.
Using the manual and the pics I've uploaded you can change this cylinder head gasket yourself if you are confident and have some experience.
A few care points.
1. Be very careful when you unplug stuff. Understand how the plug unlocks properly, don't just go getting angry and tugging on things, it will break wires and cause you more hassle. If the plug is very dirty then use WD40 and clean it, the unlocking tabs will work more easily.
2. Follow the proper steps in the manual. I missed out a few steps that weren't needed to replace the gasket though, remember, this is a complete cylinder head strip down, we are only needing to strip enough to do the gasket properly. This manual shows cam gear stripdowns and valve removals too which I didn't need, so read and understand the steps you need to do before you get the spanners out.
3. I removed the exhaust manifold studs as it was easier than splitting the exhaust. I used a torx socket that fits on the ends of the studs and they came out easily.
4. Take plenty of good pics, it by far the easiest way to go when you need to see something as you re-assemble things. Lay out all the parts in a clean area that won't be disturbed. When removing the cams follow the manual to the LETTER! Lay out the cams and journals in order (see pics)
5. The nut holding the intake cam pulley on is as tight as fook, I had to use an extended bar to get it to move and you WILL need someones help at this point to hold the other spanner on the cam shaft.
6. TAKE YOUR TIME!
My pics with a few descriptions, use these in conjunction with the manual.
cylinder head removal link.
http://www.ncttora.com/fsm/2003/Repa...ylhea/remo.pdf
Head installation link.
http://www.ncttora.com/fsm/2003/Repa...ylhea/inst.pdf
I found the mounting bolts for the airbox here.
I've now stripped it and the gasket is blown.
I'm listing a few bits of info and some pics to help others out if it happens to them.
Ok, first off, this manual was very good.
http://www.ncttora.com/fsm/2003/index.html
I got most of the info from here, just navigate to the relevant sections.
Using the manual and the pics I've uploaded you can change this cylinder head gasket yourself if you are confident and have some experience.
A few care points.
1. Be very careful when you unplug stuff. Understand how the plug unlocks properly, don't just go getting angry and tugging on things, it will break wires and cause you more hassle. If the plug is very dirty then use WD40 and clean it, the unlocking tabs will work more easily.
2. Follow the proper steps in the manual. I missed out a few steps that weren't needed to replace the gasket though, remember, this is a complete cylinder head strip down, we are only needing to strip enough to do the gasket properly. This manual shows cam gear stripdowns and valve removals too which I didn't need, so read and understand the steps you need to do before you get the spanners out.
3. I removed the exhaust manifold studs as it was easier than splitting the exhaust. I used a torx socket that fits on the ends of the studs and they came out easily.
4. Take plenty of good pics, it by far the easiest way to go when you need to see something as you re-assemble things. Lay out all the parts in a clean area that won't be disturbed. When removing the cams follow the manual to the LETTER! Lay out the cams and journals in order (see pics)
5. The nut holding the intake cam pulley on is as tight as fook, I had to use an extended bar to get it to move and you WILL need someones help at this point to hold the other spanner on the cam shaft.
6. TAKE YOUR TIME!
My pics with a few descriptions, use these in conjunction with the manual.
cylinder head removal link.
http://www.ncttora.com/fsm/2003/Repa...ylhea/remo.pdf
Head installation link.
http://www.ncttora.com/fsm/2003/Repa...ylhea/inst.pdf
I found the mounting bolts for the airbox here.
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