LB7 Head Gasket Installation

[rikbrowner]

Got a 01 with 190000 + miles and time to do head gaskets, looking for any tips, where to get parts and tools and maintenance tips for this job.

Thanks!

[More Power]

As it stands right now, your best bet for srvice info would be the factory service manuals. All tools, sealants and procedures are called out in the manual. I'll be doing a Duramax head gasket replacement before long, and the related story will appear here in the Page once completed.

Jim

[rikbrowner]

As it stands right now, your best bet for srvice info would be the factory service manuals. All tools, sealants and procedures are called out in the manual. I'll be doing a Duramax head gasket replacement before long, and the related story will appear here in the Page once completed.

Jim

Did you get your manuals from a Dealer? I tried www.alldatadiy.com
found some good info on part numbers but not much on heavy maintenance (head gasket replacement)

[DmaxMaverick]

Did you get your manuals from a Dealer? I tried www.alldatadiy.com
found some good info on part numbers but not much on heavy maintenance (head gasket replacement)

There's only 2 places to get original "factory" manuals (other than used from Ebay, etc.). www.helminc.com (books), and www.alldatadiy.com (online subscription). Both are exactly the same, only Alldata is updated frequently after purchase. Choose your convenience, according to your wallet. I prefer the searchable database of Alldata, and it's much more compact. A LOT less $$, too. If you didn't find R/R/R procedures at Alldata, you didn't look in the right place. I use it for several models nearly every day.

The Haynes and Chilton manuals are very useful if rolled up and stored in the water closet.

[trebin]

You might try a few of the diesel magazines. DieselWorld or DieselPower did a tech article on head gasket replacement. I know you have to replace the studs because they stretch during install. Also need to pay attention to gasket size. I believe there are 4 different sizes. Anyway the article lists part numbers and even the speciality tools that are required. Really good info with lots of tech data. Just my 2 cents worth. Good luck. Tim

[mastertech]

there are 4 different sizes if you need to know how to tell them apart let me know i have the stamp pattern and all the info that you will need i am a GM Master Diesel Tech

[rikbrowner]

There's only 2 places to get original "factory" manuals (other than used from Ebay, etc.). www.helminc.com (books), and www.alldatadiy.com (online subscription). Both are exactly the same, only Alldata is updated frequently after purchase. Choose your convenience, according to your wallet. I prefer the searchable database of Alldata, and it's much more compact. A LOT less $$, too. If you didn't find R/R/R procedures at Alldata, you didn't look in the right place. I use it for several models nearly every day.

The Haynes and Chilton manuals are very useful if rolled up and stored in the water closet.

THANKS, LOOKED AGAIN AND FOUND IT, STILL ADJUSTING TO PAPERLESS MANUALS.

[dr.olds]

have an 02 Lb7, just put head gaskets on mine, have part #s and list of tools you need, most expensive tool is a inj. sleave puller, it is a little pricey but worth every dollar! works great, Eddie

[dr.olds]

If you get set up to where i can send you a private message, will be happy to give you my number and tell you all about it! just a few tricks to know, as i said been there done that! Eddie

[lmholmes11]

Can anyone point me in the right direction when it comes to service manuals? I have tried Helm, Inc. and ebay, both with no results. Any other good sources?

[DmaxMaverick]

Can anyone point me in the right direction when it comes to service manuals? I have tried Helm, Inc. and ebay, both with no results. Any other good sources?

www.alldatadiy.com

[rikbrowner]

have an 02 Lb7, just put head gaskets on mine, have part #s and list of tools you need, most expensive tool is a inj. sleave puller, it is a little pricey but worth every dollar! works great, Eddie

You can send any info to rikbrowner@aol.com, could also send ya a phone number, would be nice to talk to some one who has done this. Me I'm a helicopter mechanic, should be able to do this with a manual, tools and some time!

Thanks

[dr.olds]

You can send any info to rikbrowner@aol.com, could also send ya a phone number, would be nice to talk to some one who has done this. Me I'm a helicopter mechanic, should be able to do this with a manual, tools and some time!

Thanks

Hey , Eddie here, been out of the game for a while, I will send you a phone number to night when i get home, take care!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Fourtraxx1250]

Hello read post of yours saying you have a list of tool and parts needed to do head gaskets on a lb7 if theres any way you could send me that list id b forever grateful I pulled my motor to do the head gaslets and go threw the truck clean the old girl up and wana strip the motor down this weekend see how everything looks inside