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It can take anywhere from 4-10 hrs. now if your head gasket is warped you will have to take it to have it milled that takes from 1 day to several days. if not you can just buy a completely new one that fits perfectly for about $150.
1 Answer from this member: To replace the head gasket, remove the bolts that hold the head to the engine cylinder. Clean the remnants of the old gasket off the head and the cylinder completely with a scraper or a putty knife.Place the new gasket on top of the cylinder and place the head on the gasket.Insert and start the head bolts and be sure the gasket is in place correctly. Tighten the head bolts alternating between the end and side bolts to 120 inch lbs of torque.Go back and tighten the head bolts to 220 inch lbs of torque using the alternating pattern.lace the new gasket on top of the cylinder and place the head on the gasket. Insert and start the head bolts and be sure the gasket is in place correctly. Tighten the head bolts alternating between the end and side bolts to 120 inch lbs of torque.