head gasket

[iceman2114]

ok how do i tell which side of my head gasket did i blow, and can i get away with changing just that one side? 2.9 v6

 

[low_five]

pull the plugs out and check them. one might look shiny and clean, and thats your prob cylinder.

 

[Big Jim M]

Most times the head gasket blows from the head being too hot and cooking the gasket.. I NEVER change just one side.. With two new gaskets you know for sure the other one isn't about to go away.
Big JIm

 

[Ozwynn]

yeah .... changing one side is ...... well ...... don't complain when the other side blows right away.

 

[iceman2114]

do you need to change all the other gaskets (i.e. intake, valve, plugs,) to change the head gasket? or is there a way to just change the head gasket? jw

 

[chazzone]

Just buy a Felpro Head Gasket set, and it'll have everything you need except new head bolts...and you'll need new head bolts.