The trick with the timing belt is hidden in Haynes. You need to raise the engine to get some working room then feed it backward over that obnoxious stud that is directly underneath and behind the Crankshaft pulley. Then give the belt a pull from above the engine. My challenge was I couldn't arrange ...

I am taking a break as I move into the final stages of finishing Head Gasket repair. :) :) :lol: :D I am to hard part trying to figure out where all those parts I took 2 months ago go. :? Gotta say even though I'm a little peeved at FCP Groton for not RMAing my first head gasket when I reported it h...

As I don't really need this car back in operation until Mid May (and I'm working like a dog otherwise) I am still doing the Gasket job. It has expanded some to include Timing Belt, Water Pump, etc. I got the Head back from the Machine shop last Friday and am preparing to put it back on. It was kinda...

Loved your post as I am in the early minutes of doing my head gasket. My car's overall condition is too dicey to spend 2 grand on this repair. But I am having trouble with step 1 -- removing the intake manifold. I am missing some bolts since I can't get this beast to budge. So far, I've found 2 bolt...

Ok, that the entire dash needs to come out is what my local mechanic then quoted me $1400 for the job. My Haynes manual said you can get to the Heater Core housing directly by peeling back the carpet and some kick panels. This instruction works but then you are force fitting the new core into a very...