NY90RedSC
Registered User
I just purchased a 1990 SC with the proverbial blown head gasket syndrome.
I have never had to replace these on my other SC and am curious as to what exactly I need to make sure of when I do this job. I know I will need to replace the head studs, correct? There is no water in the oil, only water and white smoke coming out the exhaust pipe. Will planing the heads be necessary? I plan on having the heads NDI'd before reinstalling them, but the previous owner denied ever overheating the car and had it flatbedded as soon as the white smoke appeared.
I am also contemplating changing the motor mounts while I have the car torn down. Will it be easier to do this with the top end apart?
Any tips and help will be greatly appreciated.
I have never had to replace these on my other SC and am curious as to what exactly I need to make sure of when I do this job. I know I will need to replace the head studs, correct? There is no water in the oil, only water and white smoke coming out the exhaust pipe. Will planing the heads be necessary? I plan on having the heads NDI'd before reinstalling them, but the previous owner denied ever overheating the car and had it flatbedded as soon as the white smoke appeared.
I am also contemplating changing the motor mounts while I have the car torn down. Will it be easier to do this with the top end apart?
Any tips and help will be greatly appreciated.