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afternoon all

im planning on getting the head of my rb20det recond and will be removing/installing it myself. RB engines are new to me so i was wondering if ppl might have some tips or things to look out for when undergoing such a procedure.

Ive priced a VRS kit from nissan which was about 250. Components include

head gasket

rockers gaskets

manifold gaskets

cam seals

valve stem seals, i think that was all.

are there any other little gaskets i will need for the job that arent included in this kit?

Also, would i be stupid to re-use the old head studs? or wont it be a drama.

i dont have a manual so ill be taking it as it comes, so if youve got any tips for me, please fell free to share!

cheers, Tim

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I think it shouldn't be too difficult, as long as somebody else has assembled the head for you.

Not that I've done it myself.. but I have pulled the head (well actually the whole motor apart) *off* an RB (rb30) and that wasn't too difficult not ever doing it before.

Sure, getting it back doesn't mean its necessarily so easy :rofl: but I'll tackle it sometime.

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the exhaust manifolds are often cracked, u will probably find broken studs..

find out the correct torque settings for the exhaust manifold studs and make sure u dont over/under tighten them, and that they are all the same.

also in case ur not sure u gotta torque the head down in stages, and in sequence..

i think if u do a search specifics will come up, cameron looks like he can help with the specifics anyway!

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get a copy of the workshop manual before you try this mate.

I have a copy and the amont of info it has is unbelievable...

its too big to post up here but do a search. i saw it in a post and downloaded it from the link given... about 30 meg or so i think.

cheers,

Waz.

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Just be careful not to pry the head unless you are 100% sure you have taken out ALL the bolts. (And drained the coolant )

The main bolts are obvious but there are a 3or 4 small bolts on the corners that are NOT!

There is also a lage bolt at the front in side ways near the Steering pump mount if I remember correct.

If all the bolts are out it will come off fairly easy so be careful and dont force it too much unless you are sure.

Damned if I know how I am going to remember to get it all back together again. :Oops:

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