What Damaged Can I Cause

[Fidgits]

I'd happily donate a fiver to 'craigs head gasket fund'

[norkep]

Me too, I'll try to help where ever I can

I just hope I'll never be in that situation but you never know

[jdmparts_guru]

Just checked with one of my car wrecker friends.

There are some low-mileage used Aristo 147 engine (Non-Turbo, both VVT-i and non-VVT-i) from Japan available.

They cost approx. GBP400 each before shipping. Shipping could probably be another GBP200.

However, not sure if the Japanese engine version is the same as the UK version.

[Scorpion]

I'll give you a tenner Craig

[Colin P]

i'm in for a fiver too then!

[jaybo]

put me down for a fiver

got to stick together

[mudzs]

i would be more than happy to pledge a fiver to keep the old girl on the road .

[sjrainsford]

How much is a head gasket?

Come on, it's worth having a go yourself really. If the engine head/block are no good, it don't matter cause all it will have cost you is the head gasket and your time.

Know what it's like to be on a budget mate. Unnescessary spending ain't nice! Mind you, I consider petrol to fall into that category! Now i'll just get started on taxing and that :tsktsk:

I digress like normal!

[sjrainsford]

Before anyone says anything, yes I forgot. There's other seals to consider too!

My mind is elsewhere after work!

[jac114]

I am touched by all your kindness.. thats why I love this club so much.. everybody is so great on here and true friends that i am glad to have met.. I so much want to keep the lex and get it sorted but at this moment i dont know how to do it after many problems with the other half and her losing jobs my funds are at an all time low at the worst time possible.. I am seriously thinking about doing it myself now just cant afford to risk throwing good money at something that may cost thousands that i do not have..

any infomation on how to undertake such a job would be welcome for instant do you need to rebed the gasket with a sealant ? i wont have to drain the oil will I ? or rad ?

anyway at least from tommorow i have a vectra estate to borrow for a week..

looks like i might have to take a couple of days of work...

craig

[ColinBarber]

You should be ok with the oil but the coolant will need to be drained.

[mudzs]

not sure but you could need new head bolts as well as the gasket kit ,shame you aint nearer craig i would give you a hand to do it as have done them in the past on other cars

[Steve ( West Mids )]

You need to darin oil & water as the chances are thay have mixed.

Never touched a Lexus but done a few on other cars. Yout gonna need inlet & exhust gaskets, a decent set of spanners and sockets, a torque wrench and some kind person to give you instructions from a CD / workshop manual.

One important thing to remember is the head bolts normally have to be tightened up in a set sequence or you can warp the head.

[Scorpion]

One important thing to remember is the head bolts normally have to be tightened up in a set sequence or you can warp the head.

It may be warped already(hope not)

I'm sure there's enough knowledgeable people on here to point you in the right direction for a self build.

[norkep]

Craig,

I've got the manual on a CD for all repairs from the Lexus Tech's, I'll do copy and post tomorrow morning bud, you should recieve on Monday. Hope this will help, had a look and all the information from Torque setings to size's are all in there.

BR

Paul

[AMH]

I'm in for a fiver too.

What about a days mini-meet round Craigs - I am sure there are enough of us within a reasonable distance to provide the tools and assistance required ...

[Scorpion]

I'm in for a fiver too.

What about a days mini-meet round Craigs - I am sure there are enough of us within a reasonable distance to provide the tools and assistance required ...

Well i'm there if you want,i'll give you a hand,and i'm sure Niel(fever)can lend us some tools....ha ha ha ha!!!!!

[AMH]

Craig - once you get the manuals and decide if you want a go yourself let us know and we will try sorting a mini-meet - I am free all the time at present - off work with a busted leg (but can now drive and hobble around no problemo) ...

[Fidgits]

I'm completley useless when it comes to mechanical work, but if this 'min meet' goes ahead, im more than happy to come and help however i can (i.e. make the coffees)

[ColinBarber]

The procedure is quite involved. Lots of things to take off and because it's a twin cam engine the head bolts sit under the camshafts so they need to come out along with their followers and shims which all need to be kept clean and in order.

The biggest problem with be the exhaust as the bolts may be rusted on and what type of socket is required for the head bolts?

I think it would be worth stripping it down yourself, try and determine the damage before buying any parts. It may be cheaper to find another engine to swap if there is a problem with the head or block. The head gasket kit itself may be quite expensive.

Craig if you are going to have a go let me know, I may be able to get a day off work to give you a hand.

[jac114]

thanks guys.. i am waiting on a reply from my dad about a guy he knows local... will see what he says first i know he is very good and i had tottaly forgot all about him..lol he has work on my older cars and my mums and dads .. thanks again guys ..i will keep you updated

craig

[amolkarnik]

I can put you in touch with a guy I know in Leytonstone. I used to get my previous cars fixed from him. He is very honest, charges reasonably and very competent. I am not sure he has worked on Lexus before as he specialises in german motors, but its worth a go. PM me if you want more info.

[DaveEllen]

craig,

sorry to hear about all this........

my mate runs his own business in Dorset and is very good........if you can get the car trailered there he could help.

let me know if u r interested and I'll sweeten him up !

charges £30 squids an hour

[jac114]

o.k guys the upgate is.. I am waiting for a call from a guy thats is doing my dad a favour by loading my car onto a low loader car trailer and taking it to the guy that has worked on our familys cars over the years has just told my dad that he is just finnishing doing a toyota supra with the same problem and he can get to work on mine shortly..he is going to charge £200 labour to take it apart then however much on top to put it right..so fingers are crossed at the moment ..

craig

[Scorpion]

Were right there with you mate,wait and see :winky: :winky: