Firebird 3.8 head removal
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Racer
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Portland Oregon
Firebird 3.8 head removal
I know this is a C5 forum but I also know there are a lot of mechanics on here so I figure I'll ask. I have a girlfriend with a 96 Firebird with a 3.8 that has a blown head gasket. I like her enough to do the job but not enough to pay for it 
. I would like a step by step but would live with just some advise from someone who has done heads on a firbird with a 3.8 in situ.
Thanks guys!
-Ken
. I would like a step by step but would live with just some advise from someone who has done heads on a firbird with a 3.8 in situ.Thanks guys!
-Ken
Racer
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 446
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From: ft. Worth tx.
I also own a V6 Camaro & recently asked a mechanic how tuff it was to remove the heads.He said its possible but very difficult,& its almost better to remove the engine to make it easier.For more info go on www.firebirdv6.com/
Last edited by geocor2003; Aug 17, 2006 at 12:57 AM.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: fort worth texas
its a no brainer.
same as any other car.
camaro/firebirdv6.com
or fullthrottlev6.com can be your friend
remove upper and lower intakes.
remove ex mani
remove rockers, pr's
remove head.
theres some more to do but its self explanitory(sp?).
just watch for the ground strap on the rear/back side of the dr side head.
if its never been done on the car it may still have the stock factory lifting brackets....the one on the pass side is a pita...remove it, dont put it back on.
send me your email and i'll copy u some info. pdf file..
today im starting on more mods on my kids 02 v6 maro. so i'll be pulling the heads, cam etc...
but i have it down to a science....can have the heads off in 75-90min..
good luck
peace,
same as any other car.
camaro/firebirdv6.com
or fullthrottlev6.com can be your friend
remove upper and lower intakes.
remove ex mani
remove rockers, pr's
remove head.
theres some more to do but its self explanitory(sp?).
just watch for the ground strap on the rear/back side of the dr side head.
if its never been done on the car it may still have the stock factory lifting brackets....the one on the pass side is a pita...remove it, dont put it back on.
send me your email and i'll copy u some info. pdf file..
today im starting on more mods on my kids 02 v6 maro. so i'll be pulling the heads, cam etc...
but i have it down to a science....can have the heads off in 75-90min..
good luck
peace,
Last edited by usd2sing; Aug 17, 2006 at 07:43 PM.
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 454
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From: Portland Oregon
You are the man! I suspected it could be done with the right tools pretty quickly. My email is forums at athometech.com. I hope to get this thing done soon so I can have my truck back!
Take care,
-Ken
Take care,
-Ken
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,066
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From: fort worth texas
file sent
btw. head and rocker arm bolts are tty (torque to yield). must replace!!! every time u pull them. unless u go to arp stud kits (heads) and comp cam reusable rocker bolts like we did..
good luck
btw. head and rocker arm bolts are tty (torque to yield). must replace!!! every time u pull them. unless u go to arp stud kits (heads) and comp cam reusable rocker bolts like we did..
good luck
Originally Posted by Scoundrl
You are the man! I suspected it could be done with the right tools pretty quickly. My email is forums at athometech.com. I hope to get this thing done soon so I can have my truck back!
Take care,
-Ken
Take care,
-Ken
Last edited by usd2sing; Aug 17, 2006 at 08:31 PM.
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 1,384
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From: Southwest Virginia
The engines sits so far back up under the cowl in those Firebirds they are a real pain to work on. Real hard to get to anything on them. You might want to look around, it may be a lot easier to find another girlfriend.
Good luck
Good luck
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,066
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From: fort worth texas
Originally Posted by SpeedyZ
The engines sits so far back up under the cowl in those Firebirds they are a real pain to work on. Real hard to get to anything on them. You might want to look around, it may be a lot easier to find another girlfriend.
Good luck
Good luck
its not that bad...typical fbody.
once u get the coil pack off you'll see..plenty of room to work.
no worse than spark plug 7 & 8 on our c5s.
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