so i bought a 91 toyota corolla and it seems that the head gasket is done has anyone done one on this motor, how hard would it be, 1 being the easyest, and 10 ten being the hardest and a little info would be great

 

they are easy...i would say a 4.

have you ever worked on that engine before?

 

All data says it pays 8.0 hrs.

So im sayin it isnt a walk in the park

I had a GEO version of that car. It ran crazy good, even with an automatic.

 

8 hours means off and on in one work day...thats pretty easy. Plus i do about 12 book hours of work a day, so really thats off and on plus something else in one day...

 

it requires some good mechanical knowledge. for someone that works on their own stuff and can rebuild a motor........ i say its about a 4 on the scale as well.....

for first timer and mild knowledge of mechanics...... possibly a 7 the first time around..... 5 or 4 the next time. it gets easier

if you decide to take it on......... make sure to take your time and have a good stock of metric tools. i would guess its gonna be a full days job to tear it down. average shop will charge you around 300-400 for a head gasket job. (average).

since you are gonna remove the head, i would suggest to replace the timing chain and oil pump while down there. after that, if the rest of the motor is in decent shape, you should have nothing to really worry about majorly for that motor.

 

bs i got quoted for 1200 for headgasket on my truck, or was it timing chain ? I dont remember. but its stupid...

 

thank for all the input. Im going to work on it monday and tuesday, and I know a little bit about what I am doing, just have never done a head gasket before. If I have any more questions I'll come back on and ask.

P.S. sdyota, its what V8 said, its about 1200.

 

holy crap dude!!!!

must be regional........... last time i paid for a hg job it was almost 400 bucks.........

 

Remember aluminum,don't use a wire wheel to clean it!!
And have it surface checked for wrappage!!
May have to have it resurfaced!