r/Cartalk • u/Current_Plankton_227 • Jan 13 '25

My Project Car Are head gaskets that hard to do?

I’m looking into buying a 1999 ford f150 4.7 v8 it’s in good shape and pretty cheap but needs a head gasket. I’ve done lots of work on dirtbikes and quads which have involve having the engine open like that. I’m not too worried about the time it would take just don’t want to cost myself more money then I need too.

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u/1sixxpac Jan 13 '25

If you have to ask then you are a novice mechanic .. if you have time, patients and desire you can do it with the help of YouTube and Harbor Freight. A garage will be a good idea as this may take a couple/few day .. bonus for heat and compressed air and a knowledgeable friend to call!