silverbullet
Well-known member
After being soaked $440.00 for a waterpump replacement, I find out I also I need head gaskets replaced on my 78 Wing as I only got 20 miles before it overheated again. Yes the waterpump was bad as their were ball bearings missing from it.
When I asked how much for a Head gasket job, They smiled & said "I'm not sure 3 to 4 hundred" I told them to push it into their shed & I'll be by to pick it up in a couple days.
I must also add that. I took off the radiator & had it flushed. Bought a new radiator cap. And put the thermostat in a pan of water, Heated it up & watched it open & close so its good.
My friend recently bought himself a fancy bike lift & has offered me many times to use it so we're going to tackle the head gasket job ourselves. I've purchased a Clymer Shop manual from flea bay. Its on its way.
My questions are,
Are we going to need any other parts (O rings, seals etc) other than the head gaskets?
What Head gaskets should I buy. Direct from Honda? I see some on flea bay.........
Is there anything else I should replace since the heads are off????
Is their any tips or tricks I should be aware of??? Shave the heads? Yes? No?
Any information I cam aquire on this Job is greatly appreciated!!
When I asked how much for a Head gasket job, They smiled & said "I'm not sure 3 to 4 hundred" I told them to push it into their shed & I'll be by to pick it up in a couple days.
I must also add that. I took off the radiator & had it flushed. Bought a new radiator cap. And put the thermostat in a pan of water, Heated it up & watched it open & close so its good.
My friend recently bought himself a fancy bike lift & has offered me many times to use it so we're going to tackle the head gasket job ourselves. I've purchased a Clymer Shop manual from flea bay. Its on its way.
My questions are,
Are we going to need any other parts (O rings, seals etc) other than the head gaskets?
What Head gaskets should I buy. Direct from Honda? I see some on flea bay.........
Is there anything else I should replace since the heads are off????
Is their any tips or tricks I should be aware of??? Shave the heads? Yes? No?
Any information I cam aquire on this Job is greatly appreciated!!