2002 2.4 Head gasket repair journey

[BigNev]

Heck of a job you're into there mate!

Good luck with progress, I'll keep watching out for updates!

[Michael Brown]

Very good pictures again and your updates on what you are doing. Fingers crossed you will be successful and have Alphie back on the road in no time.

 

Good Luck

[crazymac680]

Day 13 - 2 hours

So I spent a lot of time waiting for parts. When I was ready to install the head bolts. I realised that the new ones didn't come with washers and I'd thrown away the old😂.

Didn't want to risk buying something similar and decided to ask Toyota. It was about £2.50 per washer but £28.99 delivery! I emailed asking them if they could get me a better deal on the delivery but after 3 days I had no reply. So I ordered from Amayama. It took about 3 weeks but only cost £16.90 inc delivery! Great service. I spent the first hour checking that my holes were clear or debris and oil. Then confirming that my holes were deep enough. 

Gave the head and block a final clean. 

Fitted the gasket and head. 

Greased the washer and thread of each bolt with engine oil. 

Torqued to 30 - 42- 55 - 70. In the order in the images. 

Final 90 degree turn in the same order. 

Feel like I'm on the home straight. Time for bed now.