I wanted to ask is there any way to change out the head gaskets with out having to pull the whole engine out of the car? I've taken the front timing cover and rear timing cover off while the engine still in the car. I'm thinking the only hard part would be trying to remove the exhaust headers. What do you all think?

 

From what I've heard for the headers it's really got to come out. I could be wrong but that's why a lot of the z guys don't mod that aspect.

 

If you think the hardest part would be removing the exhaust headers and you don't mind removing the bumper cover/bumper/radiator/AC condenser/fans/PSP/Alt/etc. than you can probably do it.

I installed my tt setup with the block in and all those items came off...I didnt want to pull the block at the time. I think it would be possible.

interesting question -

 

take everything apart and leave the motor in, it will help you learn more about your car and the way it was put together, and then pull the motor to make the job easier

 

I did learned a lot more about the car when I did the engine swap for the first time ever in my life 4 months ago. But was just trying to see if it could be done with the motor still in the car. Because I just hate pulling it all back out again.
I've just have had a really bad day today 1st finding out I have a blown head gasket & 2nd I got robbed money from my bank account.
I was just looking for the easiest way is all.

 

avon indiana? Indy here.. sucks you got robbed and blown head gasket in the same day!!

 

Yeah I'm in avon Indiana

 

Yeah I'm in avon Indiana

 

You'll save yourself frustration later on if you just pull the motor.