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Sedans Chevrolet Cavalier Chevrolet Cavalier: Head Gasket Issues
58 messages, Last post on Oct 09, 2009 at 7:36 AM
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Replying to: professaditty (Jun 17, 2006 11:29 pm) You have to be careful, there's a lot of bunk repair places out there. A friend of mine had the heads gone though on his Dodge motor home. They failed to replace a couple of stretched valves, one broke and ended up destoying the motor. He got what he paid for. |
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Replying to: sarahanne (May 22, 2006 4:53 pm) This motor can't handle too much heat, problem with aluminum in general also the way it's built, light and cheap... too much heat they warp and crack, the mating surface between the head and block must be perfect. Let this motor overheat they WILL blow head gaskets. This is a fact. If you see steam or liquid leaking from between the head and block you can bet it's a head gasket. If you see steam in the exhaust, head gasket or cracked head. Oil in the water or water in the oil, same thing. |
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Gonogo or anyone, I could use those tips on head removal on a 97 cavalier 2.2!!!! I just replaced the timing chain and it starts but misses. Bought compr. tester... 0 on #1, 155 on #2, 140 on #3, 150 on #4 Must be at least 1 bent valve. I'm not sure if I'm brave enough but I might do it.(I did the chain and they didn't make that too easy did they?) Any advise would be muchly appreciated
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Replying to: valvex (Jun 25, 2006 6:33 pm) I did not remove the intake or exhaust manifold, left them on. I disconnected the throttle and cruise at the throttle body. I removed the power steering pump bracket bolts attached to the head, left the lines on just pushed it off to the side. Exhaust pipe at manifold,electrical connectors as needed, there should be on the drivers side a EGR tube to disconnect on the back of the engine. I may have missed something but if it will not lift off with ease after breaking the gasket loose look around. With everything still on I laid the head up side down on a old blanket. I used a razor blade scraper to remove the old gasket material, don’t use an abrasive cleaner like Scotch pads. When you scrape the block be careful not to drop anything down in the engine, a small shop vacuum work good for this. If you need to strip the head for valve work it‘s easier to do on the bench. I would rather do a head gasket then a chain. Good Luck. |
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Replying to: gonogo (Jun 28, 2006 9:01 am) What if I had to replace the head? I'm sure I have valve problems in one cyl. One Shop will sell me a rebuilt head for $200 with exchange. What do you think about that price and would you remove parts differently if you are replacing the head (exhaust, fuel, etc.)? Thanks alot!! |
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Replying to: valvex (Jun 28, 2006 5:18 pm) I would do just like I said, easier to strip the head on the bench and build it back up on the bench. The 98 on had a new style air induction and valve cover and other changes, it is still the same engine just some upgrades. The 97 should have the valve cover with length wise ridges, the 98 on the valve cover is smooth. My truck with the 99 2.2 has the smooth cover.
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Replying to: gonogo (Jun 29, 2006 8:42 am) |
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