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#20 of 58 Re: Head Replacement [valvex] by gonogo Jun 28, 2006 (9:01 am)
Replying to: valvex (Jun 25, 2006 6:33 pm) I did a 94 but the engine should be the same as the 97, 98 had a different set up. I from experience only remove what needs to be done to accomplish the job. I used one new head gasket, oil and filter change, and reused and topped off the old coolant. 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. Replies to this message: valvex (Jun 28, 2006 5:18 pm) gonogo (Jun 29, 2006 8:42 am) valvex (Jun 29, 2006 3:03 pm) joe471 (Feb 06, 2007 2:02 pm) gonogo (Feb 07, 2007 8:51 am)
#21 of 58 Re: Head Replacement [gonogo] by valvex Jun 28, 2006 (5:18 pm)
Replying to: gonogo (Jun 28, 2006 9:01 am) Thanks Gonogo, Those are some great tips if I can save those steps. Are you sure about those years though since the chiltons manual covers 1995-2000?   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!! Replies to this message: gonogo (Jun 29, 2006 8:42 am) valvex (Jun 29, 2006 3:03 pm) joe471 (Feb 06, 2007 2:02 pm) gonogo (Feb 07, 2007 8:51 am)
#25 of 58 Re: Head Replacement [valvex] by gonogo Jun 29, 2006 (8:42 am)
Replying to: valvex (Jun 28, 2006 5:18 pm) Not sure on pricing, if it is a good shop that has been in business a long time go for it. 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. Replies to this message: valvex (Jun 29, 2006 3:03 pm)
#26 of 58 Re: Head Replacement [gonogo] by valvex Jun 29, 2006 (3:03 pm)
Replying to: gonogo (Jun 29, 2006 8:42 am) Thanks for the advice. I may do it this weekend.
#27 of 58 Post Head Replacement Vibration by smashing12 Jul 08, 2006 (6:59 pm)
I recently had the Head replaced on my 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier. After replacement the engine while in gear ran rough and made some funny noises. So I took it back to the shop that day. They had found that an injector was bad and replaced it at no charge. The engine now runs great while not in gear as well as on the highway, however at slow accelerations (low speeds) there is some minor to medium vibration. Once I increase my acceleration rate the vibration goes away. I am looking at DIM but do not know where to begin. Before the head was replaced this vibration did not occur.   On a side note I had the Head Gasket replaced (under warranty) in 1998 70,000 miles. The car now has 136,000 and I had the whole head replaced.
#28 of 58 Re: Head Gasket problems..... [pat] by hoodlatch Oct 08, 2006 (4:38 pm)
Replying to: pat (Jun 22, 2005 9:51 am) Pat, I would like to talk about 2.2L Corsica but no format exist on this web site. Do you have any solution? Thanx
#29 of 58 Re: Head Gasket problems..... [mandi77] by hoodlatch Oct 08, 2006 (4:45 pm)
Replying to: mandi77 (Jun 21, 2005 11:01 am) We've had the same problems with the same engine in a 95 Corsica. The head gasket has been replaced more time than I can remember. Currently its working on engine number three, that I know of. When its running like it should, it runs great.

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