Blown Head Gasket repair w/pics

IHateHacks · 02-05-2007, 03:28 AM

Finished cleaning the cam position sensor. New o-ring, cover and seal.

IHateHacks · 02-05-2007, 03:16 PM

Just for the record and for anyone that does this in the future. If you remember back on one of the pages I was worried that the No.2 timing belt cover was going to hit the lower timing belt case because the machine shop planed the head, but didn't plane the cover. Well there was plenty of space. It is not an issue. Just as Bill UK said.

Caliturbo88 · 02-05-2007, 10:04 PM

I might of missed it because i kind ascanned through this thread but did u retorque higher then 70ft lbs? might want to try 75 ft lbs. Most guys are running 72-85ft that ive talked too.

How much did they charge you for those few o rings and seals for the cam sensor? I bought a plain o ring from a toyota dealership for my 22r truck and they got 8 bucks for it. i said screw it and bought it because its made out of somthing special but damn it prob cost 5 cents to make em.

IHateHacks · 02-06-2007, 03:56 PM

Yeah I wimped out and only torqued to 70 ft/lbs. I know what everyone else torques to. Ive heard of people going as high as 90 ft/lbs. Cam covers and all the braces (turbo to block, intake manifold to block, turbo oil line) and are still off so I can still torque it whenever I want. Its very frustrating having all the parts to put it back together but its too f-in cold to work on it.

I bought these at a Toyota dealer.

Cam position sensor O-ring- $2.35
Cam position sensor cover - $5.70
Cam position sensor cover gasket- $2.92

Caliturbo88 · 02-10-2007, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IHateHacks

Yeah I wimped out and only torqued to 70 ft/lbs.

Its all or nothing... Just like ricky bobby says "If you aint first, your last"

02-05-2007, 10:04 PM	#3
Caliturbo88 Stock Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Southern CA Posts: 23	I might of missed it because i kind ascanned through this thread but did u retorque higher then 70ft lbs? might want to try 75 ft lbs. Most guys are running 72-85ft that ive talked too. How much did they charge you for those few o rings and seals for the cam sensor? I bought a plain o ring from a toyota dealership for my 22r truck and they got 8 bucks for it. i said screw it and bought it because its made out of somthing special but damn it prob cost 5 cents to make em. Last edited by Caliturbo88; 02-05-2007 at 10:06 PM.

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02-05-2007, 03:28 AM	#1
IHateHacks 20psi boost Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Haven/Hamden Posts: 793	Finished cleaning the cam position sensor. New o-ring, cover and seal.

02-05-2007, 03:16 PM	#2
IHateHacks 20psi boost Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Haven/Hamden Posts: 793	Just for the record and for anyone that does this in the future. If you remember back on one of the pages I was worried that the No.2 timing belt cover was going to hit the lower timing belt case because the machine shop planed the head, but didn't plane the cover. Well there was plenty of space. It is not an issue. Just as Bill UK said.

02-06-2007, 03:56 PM	#4
IHateHacks 20psi boost Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Haven/Hamden Posts: 793	Yeah I wimped out and only torqued to 70 ft/lbs. I know what everyone else torques to. Ive heard of people going as high as 90 ft/lbs. Cam covers and all the braces (turbo to block, intake manifold to block, turbo oil line) and are still off so I can still torque it whenever I want. Its very frustrating having all the parts to put it back together but its too f-in cold to work on it. I bought these at a Toyota dealer. Cam position sensor O-ring- $2.35 Cam position sensor cover - $5.70 Cam position sensor cover gasket- $2.92