Head Gasket Seal

[naz]

Hi,
I have Mini cooper petrol, 2002. The head gasket seal is leaking. I want to replace it & have purchased the head gasket. Do i need any further parts to carry out the work. thanks

[markizzy]

u pretty much juz need the certain sockets,ratchet ,a rag and a torque wrench

[ryansweet]

It's actually pretty easy. Just tools and clean work environment.

[Jared]

Are you just coming out of warranty ?

[pilotart]

I would take the head in and have it resurfaced and depending on condition, may have the valves reseated as well.

[Bogo]

recomend new head bolts as they come with special lubricate that allows them to tourque down properly

[pilotart]

recomend new head bolts as they come with special lubricate that allows them to tourque down properlyYou should also get a 'blind tap' (or grind the point off a regular tap)
and 'chase' (clean) the threads in the block.

Prior to torque of head bolts, you should be able to run them down with finger pressure only.

Follow a 'cross-pattern' and gradually increase Torque evenly in several steps.

[dan.46]

hi naz just make sure you time the engine up corectly the are 3 copper timing links on the timing chain, you need to remove the timing chain front cover to correctly time the engine