Time and money.
Head gasket set around $200
Thermostat same as VG30dett $15-30
New head bolts ARP is the best
Have the head checked for cracks or warpped and they can resurface the head usually $100 or so
Get a coolant system flush.
Might also change timing belt while you have the head off along with the tensioner and spark plugs.
It would not hurt to change water pump as well.
Would be a great time to upgrade to a larger radiator as well if you get on your rb hard they seem to make a lot of heat.
Well I think I covered everything as I have to do this to mine as well do to my little drifting escapade.
No
either sell the car or pulley engine out
Extremely difficult as this is a major repair. Best left to a professional.
Get a very good mechanic and dont plan on getting your car back the same day. Or buy a new gasket and remove the intake and diy.
I hate to tell you this but I just paid $3,500 at the Nissan dealer for head gasket replacment.
As far as I know, it should have a gasket. Make sure to use gasket sealer as well when replacing it.
If it was removed then YES.
The only way to get to the intake manifold gasket is to take the head off. I'm working on it right now and so far that is all i can say
The gasket for a 1997 pickup was around $40.00-$50.00, if i remember right and that was at NAPA.
no, use rtv sealant
you go to a Machanic.
Most liky, bad head gasket