Vz commodore head gasket

[Adamhefnyvy]

Hi guys I just bought a vz commodore with an alloy tech to flip but it has a blown head gasket I bought the kit I just can’t find anything online on how to do it any suggestions or instructions would be appreciated

 

[gossie]

Take all the bits and pieces off first including the battery then undo the head bolts.
I guess it’s a V6? Do both heads.
Put it all back together and bingo.

 

[Adamhefnyvy]

Take all the bits and pieces off first including the battery then undo the head bolts.
I guess it’s a V6? Do both heads.
Put it all back together and bingo.

What about the cams and the timing chain I’m worried about touching them

 

[Adamhefnyvy]

Take all the bits and pieces off first including the battery then undo the head bolts.
I guess it’s a V6? Do both heads.
Put it all back together and bingo.

And are the head bolts reusable?

 

[gossie]

I always use new head bolts.

 

[Adamhefnyvy]

I always use new head bolts.

What about the timing chain and cams do I have to mess with any of that?

 

[Fu Manchu]

If you’re concerned about the timing gear and unsure of how to replace the headgasket/s I’ll be the first one to suggest to get it to a workshop.

 

[Fu Manchu]

What about the timing chain and cams do I have to mess with any of that?

Yes and I’d suggest replacing the oil pump and chains while you are in there.

 

[Fu Manchu]

Is the head gasket diagnosis based on a compression test or finding coolant?

 

[gossie]

We all started somewhere.
Do you have plenty of tools for this that you wish to do?