(New Update now rod knock) 1Grfe new head gasket question .

Now pins goes inside connector, connector goes inside sensor hopefully every thing works

 

Do I have to put sealant or new gasket is enough ?

 

Now on to the timing .

 

This a is a very informative thread for those who have to do their own head gasket job.

 

Thanx budd .
In the middle of torquing down the camshaft bolts

 

I'd drop a match in my truck if I had to do that job.

 

Agree but if ur at home due to virus and nothing to do it will save u $$$$.

 

Update engine got a rod knock now.
It was all smooth and dandy for couple of months but suddenly out of nowhere starts knocking kinda of rod knock .

 

Anyone any idea if its possible to install new crank bearings from underneath the engine without removing it from the vehicle ?.
Thanx

 

I have made a video of the knocking .plz have a look .
Google drive link.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-3Wt-bvB7MaayHiUuqrxuKcUL0ZXeyB9/view?usp=drivesdk

 

LOL. Sure does look like a fairly major PITA.

 

Removing the front diff and the oil pan sections... possibly the timing cover... could possibly be done ...

 

Ok thanx .
If I want to remove the crankshaft from underneath the engine is it possible?.
When I did the head gasket I know I can free the crankshaft from the front by removing timing chain cover and timing chain but if I remove the transmission and flywheel is it doable ?.
Reason is I don't have any hoist or engine crane at home to remove the engine .I can jack the engine up bu unbolting engine mounts and either change the bearings or if crank is really bad I just remove it and re polished it and put it back.
Really appreciate for guidance.

 

Engine would need to be removed due to the rear main seal....

 

Iv done cheap rod bearing replacements just by removing oil pans and rod caps and slipping them in and out.... this was just a quick quiet the motor up quick so I can rid of it type thing.... you may have scored crank and shavings in the motor from this bearing failure... think about this as what will happen next if I do it this way.... no easy way about it really

 

This is the picture from Internet showing 1grfe with flywheel and transmission removed while still in the vehicle.

 

So probably needs to clean oil passages aswell.
A very good clean job that is .