Originally posted by LilStripedRocket:
Frommy understanging, changing a head gasket on the duratec's isn't very difficult at all. The egnienc an stay in the car. Remove the UIM/LIM and your basically there. Takes minimal tools, minimal money, and about a day.


You must have not seen a break down of the engine.

You have to remove the front cover, oil pan, and then pull off both timing chains in reverse phasing order.

Then of course reversing the entire procedure. (with a few extra steps)


All with next to no space between the engine and the passenger strut tower.

It is not impossible but it is time consuming and a bit of a PITA.

I agree that money-wise the job would not be bad. A few gaskets, new head bolts, sealer, oil, etc. Less then $200 for one side.

2000 SVT #674 13.47 @ 102 - All Motor! It was not broke; Yet I fixed it anyway.