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Message started by RTC on 03/15/10 at 22:09:20

Title: last minute details on fixing the oil leak?
Post by RTC on 03/15/10 at 22:09:20

I'm doing the head plug replacement/re-torque head bolt/stop oil leak thing this weekend. I've read all the stuff in the tech section but does anyone have any specific tips or hints. This is my first stab at messing with an engine or really anything automotive. I replaced the belt tension thingy on my truck once and broke the tool I rented. I think I'm ready but I love getting all the details before i dive in. Thanks. this forum is AWESOME!!

Title: Re: last minute details on fixing the oil leak?
Post by Serowbot on 03/15/10 at 22:54:52

Just take your time,... and keep track of the bolts...

If you have a digicam,... take pics,... if you don't, draw a map... if you loose track,..put them all in the cover, and they should all hang down about the same amount...

Go get 'em Tiger.... ;)

Title: Re: last minute details on fixing the oil leak?
Post by prechermike on 03/16/10 at 03:28:02

It is really not that bad a job, you just have to be careful and pay attention to what you are doing. Find a diagram of the head and put the bolts there, it makes it easy to get them back in the right place (they are all different lengths). Let me know if you can't find the diagram and I will send you one. If you have any other problems or questions, just holler and someone will help.

Title: Re: last minute details on fixing the oil leak?
Post by Oldfeller on 03/16/10 at 05:39:51

http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1256079122

contains all the bolt maps and other items these guys are talking about

Title: Re: last minute details on fixing the oil leak?
Post by Yonuh Adisi on 03/16/10 at 05:49:16

http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/118/l_f7ce0ac59a79418b9413e4367b2aa0ab.jpg

Re-size if you have to and print the above image and tape it to a box. As you remove a head cover bolt, place it in its corresponding spot on the diagram.

Title: Re: last minute details on fixing the oil leak?
Post by RidgeRunner13 on 03/16/10 at 09:09:03

Tape the diagram to a small box & use a screwdriver to poke holes where the bolts go. Then just push the bolts thru the diagram in their proper place as you remove them. Almost foolproof unless you somehow manage to knock the box off your work bench, even then they won'tall fall out. Guess how I found that out. ::) 8-)

Title: Re: last minute details on fixing the oil leak?
Post by Yonuh Adisi on 03/16/10 at 10:18:18

1F24292A281F382323283F7C7E4D0 wrote:

Probably the same way I found that out. LOL