Getting head gaskets replaced, what else?

[Jonnysnow]

So my 97 bg5c manual wagon has blown its head gasket, at least we're 90% sure it has. It got real hot a couple months ago when my radiator cracked and i didnt notice so was driving around with little to no coolant left inside the car. Have since replaced the crappy standard radiator with an alloy one from redline performance (who i highly recommend btw). But now i just keep losing coolant and i'm sure there are no leaks anywhere, every couple of days i have to top up the coolant. I've taken it to the local mechanics and they seem to think its a head gasket issue as the coolant system is becoming pressurised after a few minutes cold running.

Anyway long story short, the car is going up to chch to DCH motorsport to get the head gaskets replaced and have the heads skimmed.

I'm just wondering if there is anything else i should get these guys to do while they have the engine out?

thanks for the advice.

[Guest boostin]

Do the rear main seal and get the kidney plate resealed. The rest don't require the engine or box to be removed.

I would get the block deck skimmed too, just to be sure.

[subaru-mania]

Umm well Illd say the cambelt / tensioner awell if it hasn't been changed recently,Also Waterpump, thermostat, while their there Also these can be done while motor is incar..

[Jonnysnow]

cool thanks, I also recently fiitted some siamese front pipes to a 3 inch mid pipe. this wouldnt be having any adverse affect on the engine would it? sorry if this is a stupid question haha.

edit: also would it be worth buying a new waterpump? and are they pricey? thanks

[Guest SPANKU]

most of the time the block is ok. but the heads do need need to be skim

get the engine mount replace if you can afford it, since the motor is out. also get the PCV or PVC behind the inlet manifold under the throttle body replaced. it should been replace every 60,000km i read somewhere.

chances are you didnt bleed the coolant properly thats why it keep over heating after replacing the radiator, common mistake last person i know thats done that was someone in wellington with a white spec c but he got it sorted right away

[Jonnysnow]

nah it hasnt been overheating since i replaced the radiator but i just keep on having to top up the coolant every few days, it only overheated once but it went right up into the red when it did.