I removed the exhaust manifold.
Still looking for where the alternator bolts to the block. So the alternator will also come off with the head?
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I removed the exhaust manifold.
Still looking for where the alternator bolts to the block. So the alternator will also come off with the head?
If I remember correctly, the alternator stays with the block.
Got around the removing the head. Attached will be some pictures of what the pistons look like. In my opinion, the pistons look like they are done. Let me know what your thoughts are.
Pistons look fine. Those “valve marks” are NOT from the valves hitting the pistons. They are factory made.
Yup. Block and pistons look OK.
Are you putting on a remanufactured head? Or are you rebuilding yours?
I’m pretty mechanically inclined, but opted for a reman head. Just peace of mind knowing that it was all checked out. If you go that route make sure to swap the oil galley plugs to the new head, and install the cam seals. You don’t want oil pouring everywhere.
Make sure all of the timing belt covers are back on before firing it up. The cam belt can and will slide off very quickly if the covers are off.... that would ruin your day (and the head).
DON’T SKIMP ON THE GASKETS. GET A GOOD NAME BRAND.
get a degree indicator for torquing the (new) headbolts. Don’t reuse the old ones.
oh yeah, while you’re there, replace every cooling/heater hose. Now is the time, some are nearly impossible to get to when the head is on.
$400 all said and done. Initially there was a core charge that added to the price until I returned the old one.
your pistons are better shape then most vehicales of that year i would just use some brake cleaner or carb cleaner clean the top off that extra burn build up is caused from your rocker gasket leaking oil though the plugs, its common for the aveo to leak oil into the spark plug just from adding to much oil which blows the gasket and over tightning the top also causes the oil leak. however you are going through the samee thing i did with my aveo 2005 rocker oil leak had to buy new plugs because all the oil fouled the plugs and the plug wires needed to be changed becase the oil corroided the inside plug wires where i wasnt getting spark and for your other long cranking issue try a new battery with a higher amp output even if it charged fully and says 12v it may not have the correct amp output. P.s MY AVEO is on 240750km and there more rust but still runs like a cougar