Head swap

[Matt]

Right going to be swapping the head on my xsi fairly soon,
So putting together a little list of parts I need to get so far I have

New head
Head gasket (do I need a kit or just a gasket?)
Cambelt
Waterpump

Thought while it's off I may aswell fit the gti mani
So that aswell

Gti manifold
Heat wrap
Exhaust fitting kit
New stud/nuts
Exhaust gasket


Is there anything im missing?

[Niall]

Don't need new studs for the exhaust manifold.
It will probably be worth doing the valve guide seals on the head whist it's out. Sods law they will go a few k after fitting it!
Also need some new head bolts, oil (well can get away without a bottle of oil if your tight) and coolant.
I would recommend just getting a complete gasket set tbh. For how much it costs, at least you know it's done then!
If you want any help doing it, give us a shout. I've had plenty of practice! Haha

[mark_airey]

Head bolts.................might be handy when you come to put it back together

Edit:- bugger, beaten by the seasoned expert in 1.8 head changes

[Matt]

Any links to gasket sets? Im looking an have no idea what's decent or crap.
Can it be done in a day do you think? I have the spare head sat at mine ready to go on

[Niall]

Can be done in a day providing it goes well. You could do what I've done and just fit quick release head bolts for super speedy head/seal changes

[Matt]

Can someone link me to a head gasket kit, trying to find one on my phone is bein a pain in the backside

[Matt]

Anyone?

[Niall]

eBay mate. Or go to a engine rebuild specialist.

[Matt]

eBay have got me stumped. Nothing on there :/

[Niall]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from= ... Categories

Your welcome