I did this job in the street. Truck broke down on Friday and I had an interview on Monday. Sold my dirtbike Friday night, bough all the parts Saturday morning and started wrenching right there in front of my moms house. Finished Monday at like 2am, truck fired right up and got me to that interview. Got the job and truck is still running solid 9 years later

@kazephotograph9202

Жыл бұрын

This is grinding right here, you’re build different sir!

@morganchandler5126

Жыл бұрын

​@@kazephotograph9202there are a few of us still out here ......

@rayray9777

6 ай бұрын

Glad there is someone determined to get that job. Sounds like what I did with my ram.. Cam and lifter swap in a day and a half to use my truck on Monday to pull my 15 year olds trailer so he can mow lawns. Yes you heard me right it’s my 15-year-olds trailer and equipment lol he’s set up which he bought everything mowing lawns . I bought his zero turns at auctions and fixed them for him while he learned mechanics. Great Job.. I commend you!

Working on my 2.2 right now (2000) discoverd coolant streaks in my last oil change so figured at 270k miles time to replace the head gasket, thanks for posting such a good video bud! S10s are a labor of love

@charlesratliff1035

Жыл бұрын

cth9i

@josephl.bartolomeicruz5320

Жыл бұрын

Daaamn!! 270k miles with the original headgasket ?

@MetalHippie83

Жыл бұрын

@@josephl.bartolomeicruz5320 and the original transmission too, that ate the dust at 260k, transmission guy who rebuilt it sad it was all original, every seal in it was rock solid.

@klarkramirez8897

7 ай бұрын

@MetalHippie83 Cómo está tu camioneta ahora 2024 yo tengo una 99 same motor con 252 millas no e tocado el motor cuál es tu recomendación gracias hapyy 2024

Just replaced the cylinder head with a remanufactured head this weekend on my 03 GMC Sonoma 2.2! I watched your video several times to clear up a few things! Thanks for posting this video!

Dude you don't know how much time you saved me. I just picked up this s10 with a blown head gasket and I've just been stuck with the intake

@Pooby1000

4 ай бұрын

A few of the intake bolts are easiest to get going through the wheel well. You may need to lift that corner of the truck and remove the wheel to get in there. When I did one I did not leave the intake on the head, I had it unbolted and pulled a few inches away from the head.

Thank's for the scary video. When I venture into the dark zone of smudgeville I bag and label my bolts and take photos to remember the minute details in this maze so as to remove the hex I would otherwise create by forgetting what it is supposed to be in it's natural untouched gob corroded beauty , just a friendly nudge. And don't forget to clean your parts,especially that smudge pot throttle body, geez!

You did a great job of focusing on the highlights and providing details where it was needed.

It's much easier to start with the fan (remove it & pulley), then remove the thermostat housing and the 4 bolts that hold the big bracket that everything mounts to, and the 2 bolts that attach rear bracket to the exhaust manifold. Lift & pull forward the whole bracket with accesories still bolted to it, and lay it forward. Saves removing ac compressor, power steering pump etc. and it's less hassle & time leaving it all together as an assembly. Goes back together easier also. :)

Replacing the exhaust manifold was the biggest PITA i have ever had to deal with on mine. Ive replaced the shocks, control arms, starter, alternator, spark plugs, etc. Exhaust manifold was by far the hardest. Mostlyy because it had siezed bolts and shit. Man what a nightmare of a job lol.

Subscribed... I don't even have an S-10 or anything close to a 2.2L engine but I can appreciate any little pointers you have to offer in case I come across one some day. You can never know enough. Good work.

@MightyMechanic

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yeah definitely. It's good to know how to replace stuff like this. Maybe someday you'll find a cheap s10 with a blown head gasket.

This guy is amazing! That was well explained.

I plan to do my 95' S-10 head gasket thanks for the info. I hope to take plenty of time to do it right . ..more help on intake and fuel line would be helpful but it's all good thanks much.. J.A.

wow, thanks, this was great from the start

Thanks ,this has helped me tremendously

This video is saving my ass right now lol. Thank you. PS props to you for the hacksaw thing.

good video I have the same problem with my s10 no compression thanks for the videos keep it up

@MightyMechanic

7 жыл бұрын

You are welcome! Glad it helped.

I need to do this right just blew my head gasket and I'm gonna attempt to do this myself so thanks for helping me. I have the same truck but mines a 98 s10 and it's my first truck so I wanna get it fixed so I can drive again.

Does the power streering cooler need to come off to remove head also did you attach both manifolds onto head before installing oir waited to head was set on motor then installed the manifolds to each side.Tks

Best instructional video I've watched in a while

Great video brother

Thank you, good looking out , if I will have time to do it ?

Thx for the great vid.

How did you get to the 10 mm bolt’on the back of the engine to take off the plate above the valve cover

Nice job on the head gasket. I am replacing some leaky gaskets and valve stem seals on my 98 S10 with the head on the engine. The valves ones back by the firewall are blocked by the EGR valve and bracket overhanging them. Do you recall how you removed that bracket? Does it need to come off to replace the cylinder head gasket? My Chiltons manual is vague on this. Thanks for any help from anyone who reads this.

This is really interesting to watch how all this is setup I honestly never knew that these small s10 pickups carried the 2.2L 4 cylinder engines I always thought they was meant for the Chevy Cavaliers that ran these 2.2L SFI OHV L4 engines otherwise this something very new to me and how this engine is sitting in the engine bay sitting not sideways like a front wheel drive vehicle and as for me I have gotten a head gasket replaced on my 98 Chevy cavalier and was curious how this was done for this I'm very intrigued by watching this setup here

@Nesmaniac

Жыл бұрын

I have a 97 with 2.2 5 speed bought new love it. My friend put a sunfire 2.2 motor in his S15 same motor in some of those just sideways as you stated for the front wheel drives.

Hi, great job with the engine I have a question I have s10 2.2L 2000 the engine it’s has a little vibration I fiel in the gas pedal and it’s fiel the engine lost power it’s only when i push the gas, you know maybe what is the problem???

You can use liquid paper to mark your plug wires at the coil packs and any marker up top.

Hello body am doing the same job in my S10 99 and am about to remove the cylinder head but do i need to set it in time or i dont need to do it?

I just took my head off. Your vid was very helpful. I tried to leave my exhaust manifold on but of course one of the three bolts refused to budge. So I took the manifold off and keep going. But now I have a problem with my exhaust system. How to separate the first pipe from the manifold? I can't leave it with one bolt froozen in place. So I went to disconnect the first pipe from the cat/converter. Same thing. One bolt was froze solid. I couldn't get it with a grinder or saw. I finally cut it half off with a saw. Then I was able to unbolt it. That allowed me movement to get to the manifold bolt. I cut it off then. Now I'm trying to drive the bolts out of the cat/converter. They are pressed in. No luck so far. If I had just taken the manifold off to begin with.

Great Video ..I'm Going To Do The Same To My S10...

19:20. Are those ur work boots? 😆

Does anyone know if a 03 2.2 is a interference engine , my timing chain went out at 55 mph today , thanks

Good video, I have one s10 2000 2.2 it’s has oil leak, valve cover main seal oil pan but I am scare to start dissemble because I never do before, I don’t want to sale because es a long bed and v4 regular cab

Always mark and return lifters, push rods and rockers to the exact same location as these are now mated to each other and may cause issues if you don't.

Is the truck still going good? You have studs for rockers it looks like which would be 37 ft lbs even though your truck is 2000 and it states it should have nuts.

I have a 95 with the 2.2 and the head gaskets actually in great condition however I went to change the plugs which were seized pretty badly but when I got to spark plug number 3 I noticed a bunch of old sealant around it and when I cleaned that off I noticed the plug didn’t even have a nut.. figured I could either replace the engine or just the head.

@11:27 "There would probably be other methods much faster" There is one, at least. I had the same problem but resolved it quickly. I disconnected the exhaust manifold at the head and exhaust flange at the catalytic converter. After removing the head you can manipulate the EM up and over the block enough to cut the bolt head with a regular hacksaw in 1 minute.

Thanks for sharing

@MightyMechanic

7 жыл бұрын

No problem! Glad it could help.

Just did this and I have no fuel or spark being delivered any clue as to what it might be??

your video is Awsome. i just got an Isuzu hombre pick up with a 2.2liter same as chevy. Ok my problem is that is loosing coolant from the back of the head and fire wall. The previous owner told that it need a head gasket job, but i drive the truck no overheating the oil is super clean run very good. Any suggestions.........

@MightyMechanic

7 жыл бұрын

There is a plate on the back of the head held in place by four 8 mm bolts. I would check to see if that is leaking. Are your heater hoses good? Normally head gaskets leak on the inside. It would be possible for it to leak externally, but I doubt it. Check that plate and check all the hoses first and go from there.

@jmelendez740il

7 жыл бұрын

MightyMechanic my brother i check very carefully and my head gasket is toast. Thank you very much....

Doing exactly the same project and this will be a perfect guide

@MightyMechanic

7 жыл бұрын

Nice. Glad it could help man!

Maaan you are the man

@MightyMechanic

7 жыл бұрын

Haha thank you!

Great video. Did this fix the issue with the truck?

Stuck on removing the fan could quite see how you did it

How much does something like this cost? I have a 2000 gmc Sonoma that I believe has the same problem in

99 s10 2.2l rough idle white smoke idle and blows white wen on gas . Had head job done 5 years ago only drove it bout yr ir so after it was done. Think its head again?

Very helpful

Think you put the head gasket in upside down! Hope it works for ya! 🤘🇺🇸

Hey guys, im thinking of buying an s10. Which 2.2 is better the LN2 or L43 ? Or what are the diferrence ? Thanks in advance

i just replace my 2.2 head yesterday it was a small mission but mission accomplish now trying to see how to remove that dam service engine soon light on my 1997 chevy s10 se.

@michaelkula4418

5 жыл бұрын

Mine comes on, on my 1996 when I run shitty fuel. Run decent fuel and fuel injector cleaner

what did you have done at the machine shop? how much did he charge you? i know prices differ just trying to figure rough cost with parts

Is this a multi layer steel Headgasket. If so where did you get it?

I might buy a 96 but he told me the head gasket is blown. I’m not mechanically handy. How much you think it’ll run to get it fixed?

what would you charge someone for this job? or how long does it take?

Nice job, by chance do u recall the size of bolt used to secure the oil fill tube to the side of the head? Previous owner took it out for some reason. Thanks!

@MightyMechanic

6 жыл бұрын

Sorry I don't remember, but probably not very big though.

I have a 98 s10 2.2 and water is coming out from the transsmision bell housing , any idea what could be the problem? Head gasket? Cracked block?

@nickdean8758

5 жыл бұрын

I have the same problem. Ever figure out what it was?

Which gasket kit did you buy? Could u send a link my way.. Also all other parts that were needed if u can let me know that would be great .. I did some searching think i got it down but want to make sure with u.. This video was great so thanks for sharing it..

@MightyMechanic

5 жыл бұрын

Head gasket set: FEL-PRO HS9170PT2 Head bolts: FEL-PRO ES72170 I buy my stuff from RockAuto. Just go to RockAuto.com, enter your vehicle’s information, select “engine”, then select “cylinder head gasket / set”. I strongly suggest the Fel-Pro gaskets. Then go to “cylinder head bolt” to add your head bolts.

Your engines looks like mine. Covered in oil. The radiator cracked and I ended up with a new water pump also. The oil mya have come from the power steering unit.

Thank you God bless you✌😇

IS IT OK TO JUST FIX THE SIDE THATS BLOWED PLEASE LET ME KNOW

good vid man i bought this 97 sonoma has the 2.2 4 cylinder also been off the road for awhile i turn it on every now and then but i just started to get into serviceing it havent changed anything as far as fluids besides antifreeze i drove it to a tire shop the other day and the temp started to raise ill put it in neutral (Awhile rolling) and rev it and the temp will go down its not knocking or white smoking anyways drove back home parked it and now im trying to see if the headgasket blown i took off the pcv valve and it had a bit of milky substance in it i checked the dipstick no milky stuff on it besides its runny and on cold starts it misfires and after a few revs it idles perfectly what do you think? im not mechanically inclined enough to do a full gasket change but give me your opinion

@MightyMechanic

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you! How hot did it get? Is the coolant low in the radiator? If so, does the coolant smell like gas fumes or oil? Also, you could take the radiator cap off, start it up and see if coolant shoots out. And look for bubbles in the coolant. Just be careful if you do this and make sure the engine is cooled down. You could also do a compression test. If the compression is good most likely the head gaskets are good. I would start out with the coolant test. If the coolant does shoot out or smells bad, then you know the gasket is bad. If you are still unsure, then you could go ahead and do the compression test. As far as it overheating, does the radiator fan have good resistance? When the engine is off (obviously), try spinning the fan. If it spins freely then it is not working correctly. If you give it a good push, it should only spin maybe a 1/2 to 3/4 turn. Hope this helps. Good luck man!

@that98scab94

7 жыл бұрын

It went over normal temp when it overheated Before I took off the thermostat earlier I checked the oil and it looked ok and like you know if the pan had water the oil will stay floating on top thus good sort of oil viscosity on the dip stick so then i started it and like always it on cold starts, it starts but misfires then after a few revs it runs perfectly Then I checked the oil dip stick again and it looked like coffee color and was runny The thermostat was old and was stuck open sideways which restricted flow of antifreeze No white smoke no knocking You have a Facebook so I could send u a video of it

@MightyMechanic

7 жыл бұрын

So when you say it looked like coffee, you mean light colored right? Like chocolate milk? You don't always see white smoke when the gasket blows. And also the misfire seems related to the head gasket as well. Like I said, I would do a compression test before taring it apart. Unless it is obvious that it is blown. You can send a video if you want. Link to my Facebook in the description.

Spray the lower exhaust bolts real good with WD-40 or other penetrating oil ahead of time before trying to remove them. Even up to a day ahead spraying multiple times. That way the bolts don't strip or snap on you.

Watching for a valve cover gasket job on a 01 S10

looking at this its the same as my 95 sonoma 2.2l so technically its a diy for 94-04? there are a few different thing such as intake. once thats remove its all the same

@MightyMechanic

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for letting me know! I didn't know for sure if they were that similar, so I just put from 98 up. I'll change it to 94 and up.

what if i found coolant in my spark plugs?

Anyway you could email me,i need help with the rocker arms. I have a blown head gasket. Fixed it now I need to get the rocker arms to pump right

Did you resurface the heads?

Iv got a 96 sonoma and theres and external leak. Every week the reservoir is just about emty. The back of the engine is wet. Looks like its coming from the back of the heads. Where the head gasket is. Do you think this could be a head gasket? I cant see the back of the head to confirm it's the headgasket, just the side near the back.

@MightyMechanic

5 жыл бұрын

There is a plate on the back of the head that I believe is held on with four 8mm bolts. Check that for leaks and check your heater hoses back there. Head gaskets normally don’t leak coolant externally.

@nickdean8758

5 жыл бұрын

@@MightyMechanic i looked at the plate earlier tonight(egr adapter i believe its called and 6 bolts for my year) and the heater hoses are good(already had one that ran my coolant way down about 6 months ago). its hard to tell if its the plate or the head because they are so close together. and on my model the plate is very close to the firewall. (supposedly its further away on 98+) im going to get a head kit before i remove the plate just incase, cuz if the plate gasket it fine (then its the head gasket) or because if the old gasket cant be removed off of the back of the head while the head is installed. (cant even see the plate without a mirror its so far in) thanks for the reply.

Hi, I just recently ran into trouble with my 2003 Chevy S10. I been told that it could be a blown head gasket. Could you possibly tell me some key points that it could be that? Like its not getting any compression and won't start. There isn't any leaking from it if that helps any 😅

@MightyMechanic

7 жыл бұрын

Did it overheat? If it did and now it won't start then most likely it's blown. Other symptoms would be white smoke (if it did run), milky oil, oil in coolant, or engine compression coming out through the radiator. What you could do is pull the radiator cap off and turn the engine over. If coolant shoots out or you feel a lot of air pushing out, then that's a head gasket. Also the coolant will probably smell like oil.

@taylord1206

7 жыл бұрын

I don't think so, but there was white smoke. really I'm just worried if the block in the engine is cracked.

@taylord1206

7 жыл бұрын

and there's oil in the coolant

@MightyMechanic

7 жыл бұрын

I would suspect a cracked head over a cracked block. I would take the head off and get it pressure tested and check the gasket. That's probably all that's wrong. I really don't think it would have a cracked block. Not saying it is not possible, just I doubt it.

How long did this job take ?

super awesome video. you should take the intake back out and show us. LOL. kidding

This is a good tip when you replace a radiator take the radiator out of the box take the cardboard cut it lay it on top of the fins put tie wraps thru the radiator secure the cardboard to each side of the radiator install radiator leave cardboard on if you're working on something and you don't want to damage the fins hook up the hoses assuming that the fan blade is on the engine cut tie wraps pull out cardboard install fan shroud think about what I said

@MightyMechanic

7 жыл бұрын

Yes that is a very good idea! Thanks for sharing.

Man hope you were able to get some power tools since this video

I have a question. I just recently did a swap to my truck got an engine out of a 2000 mines is 99 . My old motor blew a rod that's why I needed a new one . I picked one off Craigslist with it in running condition he even send me a video of it running . When I swapped it I started it up and white smoke started coming out exhaust. I praying its not a head gasket leak. I checked oil its not milky . I checked spark plugs and they are dry . Any suggestions what it could be ???

@MightyMechanic

7 жыл бұрын

Does the engine run okay? Does the exhaust smell like coolant? Also, how long did you run it? Did it have a few minutes to burn off any moisture that may have got into the engine during the swap? I would take the radiator cap off and see if there is any oil in it. You could also start it up with the cap off and see if coolant shoots out. That way you could see if there is any combustion pressure leaking into the cooling system. You could also do a compression test to see if it has good compression in all the cylinders. All the cylinders should be within about 10% of each other.

@johnsaucedo5851

7 жыл бұрын

MightyMechanic yes it runs good , I took it around the block about 2 times like a minute drive. The coolant looks good no bubbling or oil in it ill have to check taking the cap off and starting it .and check the smell.

@johnsaucedo5851

7 жыл бұрын

MightyMechanic I will also do a compression test to check .

@MightyMechanic

7 жыл бұрын

If it turns out that it has good compression, I would check all the vacuum hoses and make sure there is not extra air getting into the engine.

how much does it cost to rebuild the engine, and do the head gasket together? thinking of getting an S10 2.2L blown head gasket according to the owner. please let me know. thank you

@MightyMechanic

6 жыл бұрын

To do it yourself, head gasket, with all the parts you need, about $300-400. Engine rebuild around $1000-1500. Plus any tool expenses if you don't have them.

Did u have to oil the head bolts before installing them?

@MightyMechanic

6 жыл бұрын

Putting a small amount wouldn't hurt. Just don't put much because it can cause problems.

19:20 some cool work boots

What size is the clutch nut? Is it a 32mm wrench?

@matthewanders661

Жыл бұрын

36mm

How did you disconnected the fuel rail back on the firewall side.

@MightyMechanic

6 жыл бұрын

You only need to disconnect it by the intake manifold (passenger side where metal fuel rail goes into the line). I'm not sure if it disconnects by the firewall. If it does I don't remember seeing it.

@davidcook588

6 жыл бұрын

There's a torque bolt through b

@davidcook588

6 жыл бұрын

Through the top of the head that releases it

Asome video. I wich you could help me with my waterhose on my 4.2litet 2000 that blow up with a video.

Excellent Vid buddy. It's tough to remember to film things that are important and say everything but you did a great job. I am doing this on my buddy's '99 S10 in Hilo Hawaii in June because I told him to get a new $6 radiator cap, and he didn't. I just ordered a rebuilt head with no core to take with me cause chances are he warped and cracked his. How long did this take you start to finish? I do V6's and 4's all the time but this is my first S10. Thanks again!!!

@MightyMechanic

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Good idea on ordering a new head. I did it over the coarse of a few days, only working a few hours per day. Overall I believe it took me between 14-16 hours start to finish. Depends on how fast you work. I probably could have done it faster, but I like to take my time and make sure I get everything done right.

@jerrygillgren5324

7 жыл бұрын

Great, thanks. I use air ratchet and a Ryobi Impact driver with a socket attachment to remove bolts as it makes the job faster and easier. Having the correct tools for the job is critical, like your angle ratchet head. I do the same, take my time with this stuff because I hate doing things twice!! Thanks again!

@jerrygillgren5324

7 жыл бұрын

Also, you removed the clutch fan, and used the correct wrench for it, was the nut standard right-hand thread or was it Left-hand (Lefty Loosey?)? Heard they can vary. Couldn't tell from the vid.

@MightyMechanic

7 жыл бұрын

Yes, having the right tools definitely gets the job done faster and easier. The big fan nut is regular threaded (turn left to remove).

The best order was taught me to do head bolts on any head job would be 12465397 810 so then its the most even all round

ok i will thanks

How long did this take without speeding it up?

@MightyMechanic

6 жыл бұрын

About 3 days.

Can anybody help me telling me how to remove that line holding the Intake Manifold?

@MightyMechanic

6 жыл бұрын

Not sure what line you are talking about. Could you be more specific?

@julioacevedo172

6 жыл бұрын

It was the fuel line but I was able to replace the gasket without removing it. Really appreciat the video it was the only way I could have gotten the job done.

Pistons, lifters HAS TO BE INSTALLED FROM WERE THEY CAME FROM...Its called...."mated parts" (wear factor).

Thank s

How did it fail?

@MightyMechanic

7 жыл бұрын

The radiator blew and it overheated, which warped the head.

does AC bracket go above head bolts or below?

@kweinandt5

7 жыл бұрын

the reason i ask is because i found the head bolts were used to hold the ac bracket down - it must be wrong

@MightyMechanic

7 жыл бұрын

The head bolts have studs for the bracket nuts. So bolt and torque down the head and then put the bracket on the studs of the head bolts with the nuts. DO NOT put the bracket under the main bolts.

@kweinandt5

7 жыл бұрын

+MightyMechanic i appreciate it that a sign the first time it was replace incorrect

@kweinandt5

7 жыл бұрын

whoever replaced the head gasket did not leave them ill have to shop around and find a replace nut(s) i will also have to find the bracket for the alternator, it was only bolted in with one bolt in the front

What tool did you use at 6:43 and what did you remove?

@MightyMechanic

6 жыл бұрын

That is a hose clamp removal tool. I was sliding that clamp back to remove the heater hose.

@misterduka

6 жыл бұрын

MightyMechanic thanks for the reply man!

How long did it take you to replace this?

@MightyMechanic

5 жыл бұрын

Honestly can’t remember but I believe it took me around 10-12 hours. (Took me longer because I was filming)

How long did this repair take you?

@MightyMechanic

6 жыл бұрын

About 2 days taking my time.

Holy shit man I just want to change my valve cover gasket lol. GMC engineers really sat back and thought about how hard they can fuck a mechanic on the 2.2l. Well here we go then, buying me a drink first!

How did it hold up? Debating buy a truck for cheap with a blown Head.

@buffering369

Жыл бұрын

If ur broke like me these trucks are really awesome and fairly easy to do about anything on these trucks.I say fairly loosely lol

What song is at 6:00

That the 4 cylinder?

@Jamison180

4 жыл бұрын

It's clearly a 12

great instruction, but please turn off the extremely annoying music then it will be professional

@Lylus_S

5 жыл бұрын

Which would you rather hear music or reallllllly fast ratcheting

I'm diggin the sound track!

Timing chain video is set to private

fuck it, stick an LS in there lol

I have a s10 overheat it oil it's milk it smoking white.now won't start

@MightyMechanic

7 жыл бұрын

That's a blown head gasket for sure.

@ryanwirling5099

7 жыл бұрын

Pedro Mendoza the head is toast

@larryashley4046

6 жыл бұрын

Old line back more

@noraarteaga6850

6 жыл бұрын

So if it's overheating and you changed out radiator hose, it's head gasket?