Replaceing head gasket ASAP

[rikbrowner]

Replacing my head gaskets on my 01 with 200k miles, planing on changing all hoses and the belt, any thoughts on what else I should change while it's tore down? Best place to get all my parts?
Thanks for any help!
Rick
rikbrowner@aol.com

[tx dave]

I want to throw in my 2c. Have you considered finding a new (used low mileage motor), (they're out there) rather than replacing head gaskets. 200K isn't a lot but my '01' went through all the usuall problems and I ended up putting a used motor in it. I couldn't be happier. Runs better than new for the past 50K. Just my 2c but if I would have done it sooner I would have saved a lot of head ache and $$$. I"ll do the same thing again as long as the body is good. Hell, I've now go 144K on the original brakes. ;):eek::cool:.

[rikbrowner]

<P>Not a bad idea! not a cheep venture just to do head gaskets!</P>

[9365turbo]

I bought my head gaskets from the dealer. They were cheaper then Napa. The Other ones online from rockauto.com. Dont forget the injector line seals. The dealer has those also. I paid a local diesel shop to pull the injector sleeves. I didnt remove the passenger side exhuast manifold. Just unbolt it from the head. I did remove the drivers side. It took me about 35-40 hours to get it done. Make sure to replace the rubber hose behind the fan pulley.

[Mark Rinker]

Glow plugs/connectors, thermostats, water pump.

[More Power]

The OE head bolts are the Torque to Yield variety, meaning they will need to be replaced along with the head gaskets.

The lower radiator hose cost me $130 in 2004. Unless the hose is deteriorating in some way, I'd be tempted to re-use it... The upper hose usually deteriorates long before the lower rad hose because it sees the hottest coolant temps (it's cheaper too).

Jim

[spoolinstyle]

Oil filter/flush brakes

[rikbrowner]

Thanks for the input guys!