1) Purpose and common faults (theory)
- Why heads fail: overheating, blown head gasket, warped/cracked casting, valve-seat wear or cracked valves, or cylinder-head-to-block sealing loss. These let combustion gases enter coolant passages, coolant enter cylinders, or reduce compression — resulting in white smoke, overheating, coolant loss, low compression, milky oil, and misfire.
- What a cylinder-head job fixes: restores flat mating surface and seating geometry (resurfacing), restores valve sealing (valve refacing/seat work, guide/seal replacement), repairs cracks or replaces head, and renews the head gasket and clamping integrity so combustion, oil and coolant passages stay separated and compression is restored.

2) Preparation (theory + purpose)
- Gather workshop manual, service torque sequences/specs, replacement head gasket, new head bolts if required, valve seals/guides/valves as needed, cleaning/inspection tools, torque wrench, straightedge, feeler gauges, dial indicator, valve grinder/seat cutter or machine shop service, pressure test rig or radiator pressure tester, and safety gear.
- Why: correct specs and tools are essential to avoid re‑distortion, incorrect clearances, or leaks. Torque sequence and bolt condition control clamping and stress.

3) Diagnose and document before tear‑down
- Confirm symptoms (compression test, leakdown test, coolant pressure test, look for milky oil) to isolate head vs other failures.
- Mark timing positions and components, take photos of hose/routing and wiring so reassembly restores original timing and routing.
- Why: correct diagnosis avoids unnecessary head removal; documentation preserves timing and avoids assembly errors that cause engine damage.

4) Disassembly (ordered steps and theory)
- Drain coolant and, if replacing, remove oil where needed (some engines require oil removal when head removed).
- Remove intake and exhaust manifolds, turbocharger connections (if present), rocker cover, fuel injector lines/rails, glow plugs/injectors as applicable, accessory brackets, and any plumbing on the head.
- Secure and lock the crank/cam to prevent rotation; mark timing gear/cam positions and remove timing cover and timing components (belt/chain/gears) as required.
- Loosen head bolts in the reverse order of the tightening sequence, progressively and evenly in several turns per bolt until free; remove head.
- Why: draining prevents spills; removing ancillaries gives access; marking timing prevents valve/piston contact and incorrect reassembly; reverse progressive bolt removal minimizes sudden release of clamping stress which otherwise warps or cracks the head.

5) Initial inspection (what to measure and why)
- Clean mating surfaces enough to inspect. Look for blown gasket evidence: burnt/extruded gasket, soot passages between cylinders and coolant.
- Check head flatness with a precision straightedge and feeler gauges across multiple axes. Typical acceptable warp is small — check the manual (often ~0.05–0.10 mm range). Measure each cylinder bore deck face on the block too.
- Pressure test the head for coolant passages and weld/crack inspection (dye-penetrant or magnaflux depending on casting). Check valve guides for side play with dial indicator and valve stems for scoring.
- Measure valve seat recession and seat contact width; measure valve stem runout and head for cracks.
- Why: flatness determines need for machining; cracks necessitate repair or replacement; valves/guides/seats determine sealing and oil consumption problems.

6) Decide repair scope (theory)
- If head is warped but not cracked and within machineable limits, machine shop resurfacing to restore flatness cures gasket sealing failures by re-establishing parallel mating surfaces.
- Valve job (grind valves and seats or replace seats) restores the concentric, correct-angle seating surface and contact width, fixing compression and leakdown.
- Replace valve guides and seals if wear or oil burning; guides control valve alignment and prevent seat mismatch; seals stop oil ingress into combustion.
- Cracked heads often require replacement or weld repair (specialized). Replace head if structural integrity compromised.
- Why: combustion sealing requires precise geometry and surface integrity. Resurfacing removes distortions; seat work restores metal-to-metal sealing; guides keep valves centered.

7) Repair actions (order and why)
- Machine resurfacing: remove minimal material to achieve flatness and parallelism. Do not over-skim; preserves combustion chamber volume and valve-to-piston clearance.
- Valve service: lap or machine seats to correct angle and width, reface or replace valves as needed, replace valve stem seals, refit or replace guides if out of spec.
- Pressure test repaired head again after machining and valve work.
- Clean all oil/coolant passages thoroughly; remove debris and machine swarf.
- Why in this order: resurfacing first fixes flange geometry; valve work after ensures valves seat correctly relative to the newly machined face; final pressure test verifies leak-free head.

8) Reassembly (ordered, with theory)
- Clean block and head mating surfaces, ensure no nicks or debris. If the block deck needs minor machining, do it before head installation.
- Fit a new OEM head gasket; check orientation and dowel alignment.
- Replace head bolts if they are torque-to-yield or specified as one‑time use. Lightly oil bolts only where manual specifies.
- Fit head and tighten bolts in the correct sequence and in progressive stages (multiple increments) up to final torque value — or torque-plus-angle method where specified. Use the service manual sequence (generally center outward spiral) to avoid introducing uneven stresses.
- Reinstall timing components, aligning marks exactly; set valve clearances if adjustable or confirm hydraulic lifters; reconnect manifolds, injectors, hoses, and electricals.
- Fill with fresh coolant and oil if they were drained/contaminated; prime fuel system as required.
- Why: new gasket and proper clamping re-establish a uniform seal to separate coolant, oil and combustion. Progressive tightening prevents head distortion. Correct timing and valve clearance prevent mechanical interference and ensure proper combustion timing and sealing.

9) Start-up and verification (theory)
- Perform a controlled start: monitor oil pressure, coolant temperature, and look for leaks. After warm-up, re‑check torque if manual requires (some engines do not).
- Run leakdown and compression tests, check for white smoke, check oil for milky appearance, and run cooling system pressure test to verify no coolant loss.
- Why: ensures repair restored compression and eliminated cross‑leaks; early checks catch unresolved issues before damage.

10) How each repair action fixes specific faults (compact mapping)
- Resurfacing head: fixes warped flange that allowed gasket failure — restores even sealing pressure to gasket so combustion/coolant stay separated.
- New head gasket: seals combustion chamber and coolant/oil passages where original gasket had failed.
- Valve refacing/seat cutting: restores valve-to-seat sealing area to eliminate compression leaks and blow-by.
- Valve guide/seal replacement: stops oil leaking into combustion and excessive valve movement that leads to seat wear.
- Crack repair/head replacement: stops coolant or oil leakage into cylinders and prevents catastrophic failure.
- Correct bolt torquing and sequence: prevents re-warping and ensures uniform clamp load to maintain gasket seal under combustion pressure and thermal cycles.

11) Key cautions (no fluff)
- Use OEM specs for torque, bolt reuse policy, and valve clearances. Incorrect torque or reused torque-to-yield bolts risks catastrophic failure.
- Do not over‑skim; too much material changes compression and can cause piston/valve interference.
- Preserve timing marks; incorrect timing causes valve-piston contact and engine destruction.
- Cleanliness is critical — any debris in oil/coolant passages causes downstream failures.

Done.
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