Blown Head Gasket repair w/pics

Bill UK · 01-10-2007, 01:30 PM

I've had this software for about 10 years; ( purchase from ebay ) my first copy was compatible with windows 95-98 operating system. Upgraded to win 2000 and the software didn’t work, so I obtained another from another ebay seller. The reason I mention this, if you buy a copy ensure to ask the seller what system it is compatible with i.e. win XL, 2000, 98 etc. I mailed the current ebay seller for shipping cost to the states, which he confirmed to be $3.87 the item is listed at $8.72 buy it now price. I didn’t buy my copy from this seller so I can’t confirm his reputation, I can only suggest for the price its worth taking a chance. There are 5 Disc’s in all, may be worth copying and selling on ebay yourself in the US.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TOYOTA-ELECTRONIC-PARTS-CATALOGUE-EPC-5-CDs_W0QQitemZ250069576904QQihZ015QQcategoryZ36086Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

IHateHacks · 01-10-2007, 04:10 PM

Just received my ARP head bolts. I always wondered what the big deal is between stock bolts and ARP bolts. After seeing them in person I now know why. The quality is unsurpassed.

Plus the technology that ARP incorporates into their products is amazing. They take into account the amount of torque lost to the amount of friction between the bolt and the block.

For 12mm (shank not bolt head) 190,000psi tensile strength studs (they don't list 12mm bolts they only go up to 10mm bolts) they say use 86 ft/lbs of torque. It also says that is a general specification its not application specific. So what torque spec. have you used Bill UK? Or anyone that has done this themselves?

Bill UK · 01-10-2007, 06:21 PM

I set my torque at 90ft/lbs with moly lube with no problems, just make sure the holes in the block are nice and clean.

IHateHacks · 01-10-2007, 10:28 PM

Thank you!

I already ran a bottom tap through the 14 head bolt holes in the block. I'm still going to use brake cleaner and blow the holes out with compressed air.

I test fitted the bolts and I noticed that you can just barely fit a 3/8" drive 14mm socket in between the lifter bores. The walls are machined (from the factory) just enough to fit a 14mm socket. It's like they did it just for ARP bolts (I doubt it!). It's nice to have something work out in your favor once in a while (or just once).

Bill UK · 01-10-2007, 11:33 PM

I had a lot of bad luck on the last head I did, first of all one of the head bolts was damaged by the previous owner which meant the hexagon socket drive just spun in the top of the bolt, I ended up grinding the top off with a small grind stone fitted to a Dremel tool. I used about 10 stones plus 4-5 hours grinding time, as you know there isn’t much room in there to fit a socket let alone a grinding wheel. The second thing that went wrong was I forgot to drain the block; I drained the radiator and removed it, but forgot about the block drain plug. When I lifted the head a small amount of coolant ran down the oil holes. The last thing was the missing cam seals, they say bad luck comes in three’s.

Bill UK · 01-10-2007, 11:56 PM

Just found another one, UK though. But it does say ship worldwide. This is identical to mine. This weekend I'll have ago at burning a few copies off. (If I can find the original discs) Get ready will your delivery address.

http://cgi.ebay.com/2005-TOYOTA-ELECTRONIC-PARTS-CATALOGUE-EPC-on-DVD_W0QQitemZ300069111472QQihZ020QQcategoryZ122110 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

mad_dicer · 01-11-2007, 12:40 AM

that would rock

01-10-2007, 04:10 PM	#2
IHateHacks 20psi boost Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Haven/Hamden Posts: 793	Just received my ARP head bolts. I always wondered what the big deal is between stock bolts and ARP bolts. After seeing them in person I now know why. The quality is unsurpassed. Plus the technology that ARP incorporates into their products is amazing. They take into account the amount of torque lost to the amount of friction between the bolt and the block. For 12mm (shank not bolt head) 190,000psi tensile strength studs (they don't list 12mm bolts they only go up to 10mm bolts) they say use 86 ft/lbs of torque. It also says that is a general specification its not application specific. So what torque spec. have you used Bill UK? Or anyone that has done this themselves? Last edited by IHateHacks; 01-10-2007 at 04:14 PM.

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01-10-2007, 01:30 PM	#1
Bill UK AEM EMS Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: UK Posts: 891	I've had this software for about 10 years; ( purchase from ebay ) my first copy was compatible with windows 95-98 operating system. Upgraded to win 2000 and the software didn’t work, so I obtained another from another ebay seller. The reason I mention this, if you buy a copy ensure to ask the seller what system it is compatible with i.e. win XL, 2000, 98 etc. I mailed the current ebay seller for shipping cost to the states, which he confirmed to be $3.87 the item is listed at $8.72 buy it now price. I didn’t buy my copy from this seller so I can’t confirm his reputation, I can only suggest for the price its worth taking a chance. There are 5 Disc’s in all, may be worth copying and selling on ebay yourself in the US. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TOYOTA-ELECTRONIC-PARTS-CATALOGUE-EPC-5-CDs_W0QQitemZ250069576904QQihZ015QQcategoryZ36086Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

01-10-2007, 06:21 PM	#3
Bill UK AEM EMS Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: UK Posts: 891	I set my torque at 90ft/lbs with moly lube with no problems, just make sure the holes in the block are nice and clean.

01-10-2007, 10:28 PM	#4
IHateHacks 20psi boost Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Haven/Hamden Posts: 793	Thank you! I already ran a bottom tap through the 14 head bolt holes in the block. I'm still going to use brake cleaner and blow the holes out with compressed air. I test fitted the bolts and I noticed that you can just barely fit a 3/8" drive 14mm socket in between the lifter bores. The walls are machined (from the factory) just enough to fit a 14mm socket. It's like they did it just for ARP bolts (I doubt it!). It's nice to have something work out in your favor once in a while (or just once).

01-10-2007, 11:33 PM	#5
Bill UK AEM EMS Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: UK Posts: 891	I had a lot of bad luck on the last head I did, first of all one of the head bolts was damaged by the previous owner which meant the hexagon socket drive just spun in the top of the bolt, I ended up grinding the top off with a small grind stone fitted to a Dremel tool. I used about 10 stones plus 4-5 hours grinding time, as you know there isn’t much room in there to fit a socket let alone a grinding wheel. The second thing that went wrong was I forgot to drain the block; I drained the radiator and removed it, but forgot about the block drain plug. When I lifted the head a small amount of coolant ran down the oil holes. The last thing was the missing cam seals, they say bad luck comes in three’s.

01-10-2007, 11:56 PM	#6
Bill UK AEM EMS Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: UK Posts: 891	Just found another one, UK though. But it does say ship worldwide. This is identical to mine. This weekend I'll have ago at burning a few copies off. (If I can find the original discs) Get ready will your delivery address. http://cgi.ebay.com/2005-TOYOTA-ELECTRONIC-PARTS-CATALOGUE-EPC-on-DVD_W0QQitemZ300069111472QQihZ020QQcategoryZ122110 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

01-11-2007, 12:40 AM	#7
mad_dicer 3" Exhaust Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: sc Posts: 84	that would rock