Head Gasket Troubles!?

[D_G_SAXO]

Hi guys n gals, this is Dave's sister he has let me go on his log on to ask a few questions.
Basically the head gasket has gone on my saxo, bought a kit for it today and haynes manual, im not intending to do it, lol, but my mums friend will be having a go at it, he is very mechanically minded and works on cars all the time and has changed head gaskets before, just never on a saxo.
Is there any specified tools needed in order to do this smoothly? Or any tips?
Cheers
Dee :omg:

[pageybaby]

the head may need skimming....??

[D_G_SAXO]

skimming?

[tazmania_0345]

its where due to a high temp the haed its self has warped which means it will not sit propley this is where skiming comes in a machine shop takes a layer off metal off the head to make it evan and flat again

[Ben_L]

it does involve stripping the top bit of the engine down. what model you got?

[D_G_SAXO]

ive got a 1.4 saxo 2001

[mallboy]

yep it may need skimming if the old gasket was messed. also if you skim the head you may need a slightly thicker head gasket(repair gasket). the main tools needed is a torque wrench as the headbolts have to be set a certain torque level;)

[Predator_R32]

as said skimming is probablies in order, tbh id get id done anyway, skimming is using a milling machine to make sure the head is flat so the gasket has a flat surface to seal up therefore wont leak oil

[D_G_SAXO]

thanx for the advice guys! will give you an update in a few days he started in on monday evening. fingers crossed :y: