Sandwiched between the head(s) and the block.
cracked engone head.
You can change the head gasket by removing the valve cover. Remove the gasket and clean the gasket surface. Put the new head gasket on the cleaned surface.
A head gasket is a gasket the separates the cylinder head and the block. It separates the coolant passages, cylinders and oil passages. There are many other posts on this page that will provide more details. The head gasket provides a seal between the head and the engine block.
The cylinder head has to be removed and the head gasket replaced. This is not an easy job for the do it your selfer. There are several special tools required and when the engine is apart, there are several areas that have to be checked for exact tolerances and torque settings, otherwise the new head gasket will blow. I would suggest you have a mechanic do the work.
replace the head gasket
Well, a blown head gasket isn't cheap at all, no matter the vehicle, but in my experience around $1500
pay a mechanic $700 or buy a $2.00 for sale sign
I know for my 2000 model it is 1st to 50ft-lbs and then to 105ft-lbs.
To install a head gasket on a 1989 Dodge Dakota, first ensure the engine is cool and disconnect the battery. Remove the intake manifold, exhaust manifold, and cylinder head bolts in the correct sequence to avoid warping. Clean the surfaces thoroughly, place the new head gasket in position, and then reinstall the cylinder head, tightening the bolts to the specified torque in the correct order. Finally, reassemble all components and reconnect the battery before starting the engine.
How much to repair a head gasket for a 2002 dodge stratus
it could be a number of things including..timing,thermostat,fan clutch,blockage in radiator,or blown valve cover gasket seals or worse blown head gasket
Well, if you take off the head,on the engine, you will see the gasket.
My 2001 Dakota is currently in the shop as I'm typing this for a Head Gasket to be replaced. The price tag my mechanic told me is a minimum of $2000.00. Could be more depending on the condition of the heads and what not. Has been in his shop for exactly one week and I'm looking to have it back by the end of this week.
not normal but head gaskets can go bad anytime. Sure it's the head gasket? White smoke out the tail pipe, coolant goes low( but not leaking on ground) & compression low in one or 2 cyl.
Long term, nothing short of a new gasket. Short term, in an emergency, something like JB Weld might do it, but would probably increase the cost of repair later.
Front side of the throttle body, held in by two torx head bolts.
On all engines the head gasket is located between the head[s] and the top surface of the engine block.