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Old 02-07-2010, 07:02 AM   #1 (permalink)
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how do i change the head gasket????
hi guys does anyone know how i take the screws out and what order do they go back and how to make the compression etc??? iv done a few jobs on my bmw but now this is somthing iv never done before, iv got nothing to lose coz car is fucked anyway!! anyone can help me???
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head gaskets are a blast! Make sure you replace them HEAD BOLTS!!!! Do not reuse them.
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head gaskets are a blast! Make sure you replace them HEAD BOLTS!!!! Do not reuse them.
+1 for new head bolts. Head bolts are technically stretched when torqued.
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