stupied question on head removal

[SupraDupra]

At your local auto parts store you can get a set of sockets made for stripped heads. Usualy called "easy outs" ,they have a design that bites into the metal (for removal only). I lost a couple bolts myself ,but home depot is great for replacing all your low grade bolts. Good luck!

[suprabahamut]

do places like home depot or lowes carry any grade 8 or 5 bolts

[SupraDupra]

I'm afraid not. You need to order head bolts and the like from an auto parts supplier. I only use home depot bolts for "low stress" applications.

[cre]

Home Depot does (or at least used to) carry grade 8 bolts, but not in metric sizes. I have found that most of the smaller chains around here carry or can order them though.

[supramacist]

Let's get back on topic here.

If you are still on stock head bolts. The least you can do is order toyota oem's.
But you should go ARP and sleep alot easier. You are going to need a torqu wrench. pay attention to your head. Place the washers on the grooves before your studs or bolts. I went with studs. Hard to beat a studded engine if your'e going for a DD big boy toy.

HKS Stopper MHG. You want one.
How is your block? Did you have it machined?
Give us details man. Help us help you.

[supramacist]

You can remove the exhaust mani from the block and leave it plugged up if you like. Just bungy cord it out of the way. You can leave the upper and lower plenum on. And remove the head..., you'll want help removing it. I would remove the fan shroud and the fan and probably drop the alternator just to be on the safe side. Hell. I would remove the radiator, you have to empty it first anyhow. It's nothing to pull out. Climb in and break the head loose. They tend to be a pita. A long a$$'d screwdriver / prybar. Don't fluck anything up.

[suprabahamut]

what is all the fuel parts you have to remove I have unhooked to injector plugs but not removed the injectors yet but do you have to remove the fuel rail and all the hoses because I did not see that in the haynes manual but I might have read it wrong and for the head can you tap it gently with a soft hammer instead of using a pry bar and maybe mest up something

[suprabahamut]

cool thanks then every thing is about ready to come out

[SupraDupra]

Originally Posted by supramacist

... I would remove the fan shroud and the fan and probably drop the alternator just to be on the safe side. Hell. I would remove the radiator, you have to empty it first anyhow. It's nothing to pull out. Climb in and break the head loose. They tend to be a pita. A long a$$'d screwdriver / prybar. Don't fluck anything up.

The radiator and friends does come out so easy ,and you would realy hate yourself if you damaged it by getting in a hurry. One of my favorite methods for encouraging head off is a hammer and wooden block. Hold the wood against the head ,and no harder than tapping ,work your way around untill it's loose. Saves the scratching that prying can do to sensitive aluminum.