i need to know if i am able to fix it my self or if i need to take it in to a shop let me know if i can im told that its easy enough but i want more input i dont know how easy it is to mess up

 

ive never done it but should be easy enough to do yourself just pull off the haed and pop off the old gasket and put the new one on.

 

the main thing is have the head milled at a machine shop before reinstall, and make sure you torque the headbolts down correctly and really good. i would also suggest installing a new water pump and timing belt if you havent done so recently.

 

I don't mean to hijack the thread, but my car is due for a new timing belt (by mileage). Do you suggest a new water pump be installed at the same time even if the old one is working? Thanks,
-Scott

 

do the head gasket yourself just get a haynes automotive Manuel and follow you will save tons of money.

 

yes, pump and belt get changed at the same time.

 

yes ska-t, always if you change one always change the other while you are there. why do double the labor

 

ok thanks i figured id ba able to do it myself just wanted to get a little more info

 

Thanks for the water pump/timing belt change both answer, guys. And sorry for the late thanks, I was on vacation.
-Scott