Hello, i wonder if someone can give me a few pointers.

 

I have been asked to change the head gaskets on a friends 300ZX Twin turbo. I have had a read through some posts and there seems mixed views on whether this can be done in car, or is it better to take the engine out.

 

What is there to look out for when doing the job? Is it straight forward or is there anything special to look out for? Any specialist tools needed etc.

 

Look forward to anyones replies.

Yeah been a mechanic for 11 years so not too bad... Should be making a bit of money out of the job.

 

Where are the most competitive places to buy the parts??

 

Thanks

Thanks for that... How many hours do you reckon that it will take??? What about your first attempt.

Yeah been a mechanic for 11 years so not too bad... Should be making a bit of money out of the job.

 

Where are the most competitive places to buy the parts??

 

Thanks

 

its deff an engine out job, me & "dannzx" done mine & we're no mechanics,

 

as for prices it depend on the budget! i was on a shoe string at the time & ebay was a god send i got all the gaskets & water pump, thermostat & the timing belt for under £200 but cheap as you know is not always best!! so if you can afford to spend more then im sure it would pay off in the long run...

ps. if you got the engine out you might aswell do a plenum bypass & egr removal ..IMHO

Yeah been a mechanic for 11 years so not too bad... Should be making a bit of money out of the job.

 

Where are the most competitive places to buy the parts??

 

Thanks

 

MJP in the traders section sells OE parts.:cool: