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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE AND RAM1986LANCER BASE, 2.5 KLABOR TIMESOTHER VARIANTENGINE MECHANICALMECHANICALCYLINDER HEAD GASKETREMOVE & REPLACE
1986 Dodge and Ram Lancer Base, 2.5 K
Cylinder Head Gasket: Remove & Replace
1986 Dodge and Ram Lancer Base, 2.5 KSECTION Remove & Replace
WARNING: This page is about the Lancer Base, 2.2 D, Automatic, which is a different variant/trim than selected.
Includes: Remove carbon and check surfaces for warpage. Includes adjust Valves (where applicable) and clean and adjust Spark Plugs.| Applies To | Note | Standard Hours | Warranty Hours | Skill Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normally Aspirated, w/Air Cond | 5.4 | 3.4 | B | |
| Normally Aspirated, w/o Air Cond | 5.2 | 3.2 | B | |
| Turbocharger, w/Air Cond | 5.9 | 3.9 | B | |
| Turbocharger, w/o Air Cond | 5.7 | 3.7 | B | |
| Additional Procedure: CYLINDER HEAD GASKET: Remove & Replace: | ||||
| In-Line4, Where Air Pump interferes add | 0.3 | B | ||
| Where Pwr Strg Interferes add | 0.2 | B | ||
| Combination Procedure: CYLINDER HEAD: Disassemble & Assemble: | ||||
| D&A for Sublet machine operations. Use Necessary Clock Time. | B | |||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.