Replacement should include the following process:
- Evaluate the condition of head. gasket and combustion chamber
- Replace the cylinder head gasket.
- Install the cylinder head and/or components according to manufacturer’s specifications (torque and bolt pattern).
Process/Skill Questions:
- What are the manufacturer’s specifications for replacing the cylinder head?
- What bolt pattern and torque specifications are required for bolt installation? Where would one find or reference this information?
- What procedures should be followed before the installation of the cylinder head?
- What is the correct torque one should apply to bolts?