@eva0392 I would have liked to have documented it better, but I was working in a friend's garage and felt time constrained/stressed/happy just to do the job. It was the biggest job I had attempted on a car, and I wanted to encourage others that it could be done. I could not have afforded to pay for the job, so it was fix it myself or adios to the car.
When you are SURE that there are no leaks any more you could try John Deere Coolgard. This is special antifreeze that stops engines corroding. Ordinary antifreeze is quite good as well. Some tightwads just use plain water, this is a very bad idea especially in hard water areas.
@GregDucati There is also John Deere Coolgard although it is a little expensive. Allegedly this beats all the others for minimising corrosion although any kind of glycol is better than plain water. Try not to use tap water if you live in a hard water area.
Hello all, does anyone know how much torque I need to apply to a 1986 AW11 Head? And how much torque I need to apply to the camshafts? I am changing the head gasket and need help. Thanks
O.M.G. don't work on it with the C pillar trim unprotected LOL. I like to take my major engine jobs to the car wash to pressure wash/clean prior to working on them, I'm a picky s.o.b. that doesn't like to get dirty too quickly.
That was great... I will use this as a reference when I finally have to do this for my 4AG. My Cressida gasket blew out recently.. I was thinking about paying... but reading your story and watching this video, I dare possibly trying it on my own...
where do you live? Im thinking about getting an mr2 with a blown head gasket and need help replacing it. If you could help me that would be awesome! I dont mind compensating you either. I live in Ontario canada
its not that they blow the head gasket, its that the gasket just rots away almost always on the last piston. even like that these engines keep going and going, amazing.
@clube20 The engine is amazing. I was amazed the car started and ran with the blown head gasket. On the drive to my friend's garage where we did the work, water was spurting out the tail pipe!
@Dustmuffins Yes, it seems to be ok. At first I thought it had not because the exhaust was loulder, and I bought a used supposedly "good" manifold on ebay. It turned out to be in poor condition with the same crack at #4 cylinder. I ended up keeping the repaired manifold after removing it and seeing it was ok. Some exhaust bolts needed tightening, and the noise quited down. It's running great.
@blytheluv Thanks for the reply. That's good to hear it's running well. I've recently had a crack in my snowmobile pipe repaired and was wondering how a similar repair would hold up on a car. Granted, the snowmobile pipe is significantly thinner, and the engine runs significantly hotter, but it's nice to hear about a similar repair working out.
Hi, I am doing this right now on a 85 mr2 and i was wondering if this was all the video you have of it or maybe you recorded more and just couldnt post it. If you do have more of it then maybe i could get you to email it to me. Thanks
I am sorry this is pretty much all the video I have of this job. I recommend the Toyota shop manual (green cover). Also, type in "Lovehorsepower"s head gasket removal" in the youtube search, he has made some very detailed videos for his 91 MR2. There is a lot of similarily and helpful hints. Let me know how it goes or if there is anything else I can help with.
dang, i usually go by the cheat sheet
if its older then 2000
if the engine is in the back and its not a Ferrari, Lamborghini or Porsche
if the head gasket is busted
then junk the ride.
but good job for saving this one from the bone yard. though emissions wise should it be saved?
about the video- no info on how you actually did this, just showing off that you did, so that is not really helpful at all.
eva0392 6 months ago in playlist Toyota Camry
@eva0392 I would have liked to have documented it better, but I was working in a friend's garage and felt time constrained/stressed/happy just to do the job. It was the biggest job I had attempted on a car, and I wanted to encourage others that it could be done. I could not have afforded to pay for the job, so it was fix it myself or adios to the car.
blytheluv 6 months ago
@eva0392 what do ya mean emissions wise should it be saved?
GregDucati 1 month ago
When you are SURE that there are no leaks any more you could try John Deere Coolgard. This is special antifreeze that stops engines corroding. Ordinary antifreeze is quite good as well. Some tightwads just use plain water, this is a very bad idea especially in hard water areas.
techdavey1000 6 months ago
@techdavey1000 volvo protect is the best corrosion inhibitor coolant
GregDucati 1 month ago
@GregDucati There is also John Deere Coolgard although it is a little expensive. Allegedly this beats all the others for minimising corrosion although any kind of glycol is better than plain water. Try not to use tap water if you live in a hard water area.
techdavey1000 1 month ago
@techdavey1000 can you get me some? what colour is it?
GregDucati 1 month ago
Here are the torque specs --
Cylinder Head: 610 Kg-cm (44 ft-lb, 60 N.m)
Camshafts: 130 kg-cm (9 ft-lb, 13 N.m)
blytheluv 6 months ago
@blytheluv Thanks so much!!!
DavideMichelle08 6 months ago
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DavideMichelle08 6 months ago
Hello all, does anyone know how much torque I need to apply to a 1986 AW11 Head? And how much torque I need to apply to the camshafts? I am changing the head gasket and need help. Thanks
DavideMichelle08 6 months ago
i almost got a 87 mr2 for 500
Dillonj177 6 months ago
@Dillonj177 I got mine for 800. It's still going strong.
blytheluv 6 months ago
Hello, when replacing the head gasket do you need to add any sealant to the gasket before putting in on?
DavideMichelle08 7 months ago
@DavideMichelle08 No, not that I am aware of, and not mentioned in the Toyota manual.
blytheluv 7 months ago
@blytheluv Thanks...I also wanted to know if you know the amount torque I need to apply the the head and also to the camshafts?
DavideMichelle08 6 months ago
O.M.G. don't work on it with the C pillar trim unprotected LOL. I like to take my major engine jobs to the car wash to pressure wash/clean prior to working on them, I'm a picky s.o.b. that doesn't like to get dirty too quickly.
DiabloDrift 7 months ago
Thanks for the vid, may do mine also!
botoheadboy 1 year ago
clean your 3SG while your at it
Sonicku 1 year ago
That was great... I will use this as a reference when I finally have to do this for my 4AG. My Cressida gasket blew out recently.. I was thinking about paying... but reading your story and watching this video, I dare possibly trying it on my own...
hazedrifta 1 year ago
@hazedrifta Go for it. I wish you the best. The MR2 is still going strong.
blytheluv 1 year ago
where do you live? Im thinking about getting an mr2 with a blown head gasket and need help replacing it. If you could help me that would be awesome! I dont mind compensating you either. I live in Ontario canada
jingjingisgay 1 year ago
@jingjingisgay I live in northen ca., but I would be happy to help in any way i could.
blytheluv 1 year ago
I got an exta maniforld if anyone needs one.
raganriley 1 year ago
Ps. and the exhaust manifold always cracks in the same place aswell,lol.
clube20 1 year ago
its not that they blow the head gasket, its that the gasket just rots away almost always on the last piston. even like that these engines keep going and going, amazing.
clube20 1 year ago
@clube20 The engine is amazing. I was amazed the car started and ran with the blown head gasket. On the drive to my friend's garage where we did the work, water was spurting out the tail pipe!
blytheluv 1 year ago
Has the exhaust repair been holding up well?
Dustmuffins 1 year ago
@Dustmuffins Yes, it seems to be ok. At first I thought it had not because the exhaust was loulder, and I bought a used supposedly "good" manifold on ebay. It turned out to be in poor condition with the same crack at #4 cylinder. I ended up keeping the repaired manifold after removing it and seeing it was ok. Some exhaust bolts needed tightening, and the noise quited down. It's running great.
blytheluv 1 year ago
@blytheluv Thanks for the reply. That's good to hear it's running well. I've recently had a crack in my snowmobile pipe repaired and was wondering how a similar repair would hold up on a car. Granted, the snowmobile pipe is significantly thinner, and the engine runs significantly hotter, but it's nice to hear about a similar repair working out.
Dustmuffins 1 year ago
Hi, I am doing this right now on a 85 mr2 and i was wondering if this was all the video you have of it or maybe you recorded more and just couldnt post it. If you do have more of it then maybe i could get you to email it to me. Thanks
coreybw 2 years ago
I am sorry this is pretty much all the video I have of this job. I recommend the Toyota shop manual (green cover). Also, type in "Lovehorsepower"s head gasket removal" in the youtube search, he has made some very detailed videos for his 91 MR2. There is a lot of similarily and helpful hints. Let me know how it goes or if there is anything else I can help with.
blytheluv 2 years ago