Ok. So there aren't really any hidden complications? Yeah, I did find it odd that the gasket failed. However, I'm finding a lot of deferred/incorrect maintenance from the PO, so it might have been another surprise from them. At least it's just leaking coolant down the side of the block, and not into...

So, the headgasket on my 1993 volvo 940 (B230FD engine) has sprung a nice big external leak along the drivers side, and it's now leaking all along cylinders 1 to 2. How hard is it to change the head gasket, and what all parts and tools are needed? I've done some research, but wanted to ask people wh...