Changing head gasket - Requirements ?

[Olle]

Hi guys i have an vr series 2 v6 (ecotec) that's blown the left head gasket,besides the obvious head gasket are there other consumables that i'll need to buy/replace ?
Cheers

[moff_man]

in let manifold gaskets and maybe a tappercover gasket......

[DannyboyDS]

some oxy sensor safe sealant too, oil and oil filter, engine coolant too.

Any time the inlet manifold comes off a little bit of water always finds its way into the engine, so an oil change is ood cheap insurance.

Good luck with that mate.

[Olle]

great thanks for the replies guys,pretty sure i read somewhere about new bolts for the head or did i imagination that ?

[moff_man]

i have never replaced them before, but do add head stud sealent, may not be required but ive never had a problem when i did used it

[jas98]

yeh you dont really need to replace then although they can stretch but its rarely

[VSIIBerlinaL67]

i would get new head bolts for it aswell

[coolngroovy]

Head bolts will go around again unless the engine has been cooked!

Atleast thaty's what my Holden dealer tells me!

[Olle]

See how much they are i rekkon (hopefully there in better condition than the rusted pos i pulled outa my vn when i changed the water pump) if there not to dear i'll pick some up,but i'll have a good look at them when they come out,any doubts they get replaced