2004 Sebring sedan 2.4 DOHC head gasket change...Input pleasee - Chrysler Forum

w00derson · #1 07-07-2011, 12:11 PM

Ok, so I'm changing the head gasket on my girlfriends 2004 2.4 DOHC.

I already have the head off and had it resurfaced (It was in fact warped). Do you guys have any tips on reinstalling the head and reinstalling the timing belt. I have a full felpro gasket kit and new head bolts. Just want to make sure I'm not missing any little trick or hint that will make things easier before I throw the head back on.

Also, anything specific I should check out on the head or block before I put them together?

I'm by no means a professional and normally work on late 90's Hondas, so things are a little different/more of a pain to do on this freakin Chrysler

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w00derson · #2 07-07-2011, 12:14 PM

Also, since I can't seem to figure out how to edit my post, She did have her waterpump/timing belt changed probably 6 months ago. But I am going to replace the timing belt again.

Also (again), anything I should know about the 8-bolt valve cover VS the 9-bolt. Because she has the 9-bolt.

Thanks!

TNtech · #3 07-10-2011, 09:04 AM

Better put a straight edge on that head. I can promise you it's warped. Is this for an overheating issue that takes about 30 minutes or longer to duplicate?

w00derson · #4 07-10-2011, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TNtech

Better put a straight edge on that head. I can promise you it's warped. Is this for an overheating issue that takes about 30 minutes or longer to duplicate?

As I said in the original post, I already took the head in and had it checked/resurfaced.

Reason for the gasket change is because of an oil leak.