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Old 02-02-06, 07:12 AM
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Re: N* Head Gasket repair part I/ Remove engine

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Originally Posted by Harry Yarnell
As for time, I don't know how Partick did it in 2 hours; it took me 20 minutes per hole. Maybe I was being more cautious.
Which brings up an interesting question. I tap with a 1/2 turn in, then 1/2 turn out; then repeat til the hole's finished. What tapping regimen do you use?
The 2 hours I quoted was for pulling the engine. I had to pull mine again a week after reinstalling it. It goes quickly when you know exactly what to do and have air tools.
As for timeserts, I've not had to do my heads, but the bottom end instead. Still 20 holes. Once I had the block prepped it was about 10 mins. per hole. It was over a year ago so I may be fuzzy on the time.

Patrick