Guest FutureMD32 Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 Hey all! I am new to this forum--and need some information. I bought a 260z with an RB20DET swapped, and (surprise surprise) blew the head gasket after an hour of driving it. Actually, what happened was that the shop that put a new head gasket on reused the stock head bolts (I was pissed when I found that out). Anyway, I bought an HKS 1.0mm head gasket and some ARP bolts and am ready to tear it down..but.. I need the FSM since I do not know the torque specs or the tightening sequence. Anyone have an R32 GTS-T service manual in PDF or in book form? I'd really appreciate it! you can email me if you like at fahimthedream2000@yahoo.com. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexideways Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 If you can wait a few more days I have one coming trough the mail, it's an CD version for all RBs exept the 30 so I could e-mail you what you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMWHYR0HEN Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 did you mean they re-used the stock head gasket? because as far as i know, its ok to re-use stock head bolts if they're in good shape. I think i searched around on google for about 5 mins and was able to find an rb20/25/26 FSM for the skyline. If you have no luck, i'll see if i can upload mine. good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FutureMD32 Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 If you can wait a few more days I have one coming trough the mail, it's an CD version for all RBs exept the 30 so I could e-mail you what you need. That would be great!! I am awaiting for the HKS head gasket, it's backorder from HKS Japan so I won't get it for another week or two. But I need the headgasket removal and reassembly specs...along with the timing information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FutureMD32 Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 did you mean they re-used the stock head gasket? because as far as i know' date=' its ok to re-use stock head bolts if they're in good shape. I think i searched around on google for about 5 mins and was able to find an rb20/25/26 FSM for the skyline. If you have no luck, i'll see if i can upload mine. good luck[/quote'] No, you almost NEVER use stock head bolts when you remove them. Stock headbolts are designed to "stretch" when they are torqued down--when you remove them they do not "un-stretch" so that if you try to retighten them, they won't hold completely. That's what happened with my RB. ARP Head bolts are designed differently and you CAN reuse those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexideways Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 No, you almost NEVER use stock head bolts when you remove them. Stock headbolts are designed to "stretch" when they are torqued down That is entirely true, but I'm not sure if you can't reuse the same bolts when you have an cast iron block AND head, since they have the same dilatation coeficient I think the bolts are made not to stretch. Not bragging, just asking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 That would be great!! I am awaiting for the HKS head gasket, it's backorder from HKS Japan so I won't get it for another week or two. But I need the headgasket removal and reassembly specs...along with the timing information. FutureMD32: Here you go.... its in the "Downloads" section here on good ol HybridZ http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=105952 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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