When is it time to replace my head gasket?
If you have any questions about what you’re seeing with your gasket material, or are looking for suggestions on the types of gasket materials that will work best when a head gasket is being replaced, talk to your trusted gasket material supplier. They will be able to get you going in the right direction.
When do you need to replace a cylinder head?
The mating surfaces of the engine block and cylinder head must be inspected for flatness in order to ensure a perfect seal. Send the cylinder head assembly to a machine shop for a professional cleaning and inspection. In many cases a valve replacement will be necessary.
Do you have to replace timing chain after head gasket change?
Ordinarily, there is no replacement interval on a timing chain, and unless an engine has very high miles, the timing chain would be re-used after a head gasket replacement. But on this particular engine, there is a high failure rate for the timing chain, and replacing it would be recommended while it is off for the head gasket work.
If you have any questions about what you’re seeing with your gasket material, or are looking for suggestions on the types of gasket materials that will work best when a head gasket is being replaced, talk to your trusted gasket material supplier. They will be able to get you going in the right direction.
The mating surfaces of the engine block and cylinder head must be inspected for flatness in order to ensure a perfect seal. Send the cylinder head assembly to a machine shop for a professional cleaning and inspection. In many cases a valve replacement will be necessary.
Ordinarily, there is no replacement interval on a timing chain, and unless an engine has very high miles, the timing chain would be re-used after a head gasket replacement. But on this particular engine, there is a high failure rate for the timing chain, and replacing it would be recommended while it is off for the head gasket work.
When do you Know You’re in labor?
So let’s dig in. Labor usually begins between the 37th and 42nd week of pregnancy. There is no exact formula to knowing when labor is going to start. But there are 6 things that need to happen before the baby is born. These are: Cervix softens (ripening) Cervix thins and shortens (effacement) Cervix dilates (0 cm to 10 cm)