Do you need a special tool to remove head bolts on a 1996 evo 4?

1. Do you need to replace head bolts when replacing head gasket?
2. Do you need to drain oil to remove cylinder head?
3. Is it hard to replace a head gasket yourself?
4. Can you reuse 454 head bolts?
5. Should I put sealant on head gasket?
6. How tight should head bolts be?
7. Do you have to torque head bolts?

Do you need to replace head bolts when replacing head gasket?

A poorly installed gasket leaks and can damage other engine components. All in all, it's often best to install new head bolts when you work on your cylinder head or head gasket, unless you can be absolutely sure the age and condition of your current ones. It will save you headaches and cash in the future.

Do you need to drain oil to remove cylinder head?

You don't have to but should drain the sump and cooling system and fit a new oil filter after the repairs . Whilst ideally draining the oil should be done immediately after driving and whilst it is still hot, I would recommend draining the oil after cleaning the old head gasket the cylinder block.

Is it hard to replace a head gasket yourself?

Head gasket replacement is not a job for the average do-it-yourselfer. While a head gasket expiring due to old age is rare, it usually means everything else is worn out to the point of replacement as well. Cracking the head off the engine and peering inside may reveal that everything else got fully cooked, too.

Can you reuse 454 head bolts?

As long as the bolts are in good shape (not bent or broken), they can be reused with confidence. If you chose to replace any bolts, only the head bolts would be possible to do without further machine work.

Should I put sealant on head gasket?

If you're installing one of those old school embossed steel gaskets, you need a sealer to cold seal the engine. But most modern gaskets do not need to be coated with any sealers. And if you're installing a coated gasket, avoid any chemical seals. ... This could cause deterioration and gasket failure.

How tight should head bolts be?

In most applications it is necessary to first hand-tighten each bolt snugly until the head of the bolt is flush with the cylinder head surface. The bolts are then partially tightened to approximately half of their recommended torque loading in the order specified by the particular engine's manufacturer.

Do you have to torque head bolts?

In short, at least here in 2020, the answer is no, you don't have to retorque head fasteners, maybe. ... If you catch any seeping you can try retorquing the bolts, but if anything gets between the gasket and the block or head surface it may be too late to save yourself from installing a new head gasket.