Changing headgasket, deck the block? Deck the head?

redx · 08-17-2008, 04:14 PM

Throwing in a Apexi 1.1mm headgasket 86mm in a stock bore redtop with arp headstuds.

DO i need to deck the block? Deck the head?

Searched with no luck, thanks in advance!

*s13boy89* · 08-17-2008, 04:16 PM

if overheated yes

***PHLIP*** · 08-17-2008, 04:25 PM

Hell, with the hardware and money you're putting into it, do it even if it DIDN'T overheat.

MetalHeadZaid · 08-17-2008, 04:31 PM

i assume you can deck a block with all the internals still inside it? same with a head? my engine's overheated atleast once while i've owned it and i plan to do the gasket and all other bits when i do my cams. what other work should not be overlooked while you have everything apart???

drftthatshit · 08-18-2008, 05:00 PM

valves, valve springs, rockerarm stoppers all this can be done with what you have apart

oh yeah also rockerarms if you wana go all out

*duffman1278* · 08-19-2008, 12:13 AM

You can check the head yourself if you know how to use a feeler gauge. It should be in the FSM, basically you put a true flat level on the heads surface, then you feel the gaps with the feeler gauge, it should be within a certain spec. If not, then you need to get it decked.

*punxva* · 08-19-2008, 06:31 PM

yes you should regardless, your using a flat metal gasket now, and it'd really be in your best interest to just go a head and deck them so you have a smooth, flat surface for it to seal on.

08-17-2008, 04:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
redx Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Edmonton Age: 24 Posts: 23 Trader Rating: (0)	Changing headgasket, deck the block? Deck the head? Throwing in a Apexi 1.1mm headgasket 86mm in a stock bore redtop with arp headstuds. DO i need to deck the block? Deck the head? Searched with no luck, thanks in advance!

08-17-2008, 04:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
MetalHeadZaid Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NZ Posts: 10 Trader Rating: (0)	i assume you can deck a block with all the internals still inside it? same with a head? my engine's overheated atleast once while i've owned it and i plan to do the gasket and all other bits when i do my cams. what other work should not be overlooked while you have everything apart??? __________________ -S14 Silvia K's

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Sponsored Links
Remove these ads by purchasing a Premium Membership with Zilvia.net!

08-17-2008, 04:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
s13boy89 Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: anaheim Age: 19 Posts: 645 Trader Rating: (4)	if overheated yes

08-18-2008, 05:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
drftthatshit Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: fox lake Age: 20 Posts: 194 Trader Rating: (0)	valves, valve springs, rockerarm stoppers all this can be done with what you have apart oh yeah also rockerarms if you wana go all out

08-19-2008, 12:13 AM	#6 (permalink)
duffman1278 Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Socal Age: 20 Posts: 657 Trader Rating: (2)	You can check the head yourself if you know how to use a feeler gauge. It should be in the FSM, basically you put a true flat level on the heads surface, then you feel the gaps with the feeler gauge, it should be within a certain spec. If not, then you need to get it decked.