disconnect battery, fuel lines, and harness from upper engine. disconnect the exhaust flange nuts to remove exuast pipe from manifold remove any and all brackets attached to head that will prevent it from coming apart from the engine. remove valve cover and remove rocker arms and push rods. remove head bolts and separate from engine. The head is heavy especially with the intake and exhaust manifold bolted to it. I would recommend bolting a chain to the front and back of head and use a cherry picker to get it out or if u dont a cherry picker have someone help you cause it is pretty heavy.
To replace the oil pan gasket in a 1987 Isuzu Trooper 2.3-liter, first, drain the engine oil and remove the oil pan by unscrewing the bolts that secure it. Clean the surfaces of the oil pan and the engine block to remove any old gasket material and debris. Place the new gasket in position, apply a thin layer of gasket sealer if recommended, and reattach the oil pan, ensuring all bolts are tightened to the manufacturer's specifications. Finally, refill the engine with oil and check for leaks.
The gasket is between the head and the manifold and simply remove the bolts and replace the gasket after cleaning it real good.
To replace the head gasket on a 1987 Mercury XR7, first, disconnect the battery and drain the engine coolant. Remove the intake and exhaust manifolds, then detach the cylinder head by loosening the head bolts in the specified sequence. Clean the surfaces thoroughly, place the new gasket, and reassemble by reversing the disassembly steps, ensuring to torque the head bolts to the manufacturer’s specifications. Finally, refill the coolant, reconnect the battery, and check for leaks before starting the engine.
To fix a head gasket on a 1987 Suzuki Quad Sport, first, ensure the engine is cool and disconnect the battery. Remove the necessary components to access the head, including the intake and exhaust manifolds. Then, carefully remove the cylinder head, clean the mating surfaces, and replace the old gasket with a new one. Reassemble the engine in reverse order, ensuring all bolts are torqued to the manufacturer's specifications before reconnecting the battery and testing the engine.
To repair the cylinder head gasket on a 1987 Ford Ranger, first, ensure you have the necessary tools and a replacement gasket. Begin by draining the engine coolant and removing the intake and exhaust manifolds, as well as the cylinder head bolts. Carefully lift the cylinder head off, clean the surfaces, and replace the gasket. Finally, reassemble everything, ensuring to torque the cylinder head bolts to the manufacturer's specifications, and refill the coolant.
Replacing the head gasket on any vehicle is a long and complicated process, however if you wish to see basic step-by-step instructions go to the related question on the right side of the page "How do you replace a head gasket?"
This is a major repair and requires a skilled mechanic. You have to take the head off. and replace the gasket and get it put back on properly. Unfortunately, something made the gasket blow and once you get the engine apart you will likely see that the rings and pistons are worn and the valves need regrinding , etc, etc. I do not know about the Astro Van, but you may have to take the engine. If so, this is a major job , requiring some kind of hoist, in itself, as is putting it back in. You might do better by selling the car for parts.
The thermostat should be located underneath the top hose coming off of your radiator. Remove the 2 bolts holding it onto the top of the engine and the thermostat will be sitting smiling at you. Pull it out with your two fingers, clean up the old gasket with a razor (don't etch the metal), replace the new gasket that came with the replacement part, and reverse removal order mentioned above.
undo the motor mounts and loosen the tranny mount lift the engine upwards slowly and carefully. remove pan bolts and old gasket.do revers for install .toque to corret specs.
Head Gasket itself is the same from 1987-1996 so it doesn't matter. Just got gasket set for the truck.
To repair the head gasket on a 1987 Ford Bronco, the head and the old gasket must be removed. Purchase a new head gasket and carefully install it according to manufacturer specifications.
To repair the heads on a 1987 VW Vanagon, first, remove the engine from the vehicle, then detach the cylinder heads by unbolting them from the engine block. Inspect the heads for cracks or warping, and if necessary, have them machined at a machine shop for flatness. Replace the head gasket, reassemble the heads onto the engine, and ensure all bolts are torqued to the manufacturer's specifications before reinstalling the engine in the Vanagon. Always consult a repair manual for specific torque settings and procedures.