Introduction to CJ's DIY Auto Repair

Welcome to CJ's DIY Auto Repair blog

What started out as something for my own benefit, has turned out to be what other's need as well.

In an effort to save on labor costs, that and I had no help from anyone, I wound up having to remove the cylinder heads on a friends car, after both heads cracked.  Thankfully I was not new to basic driveway auto repair, but this job was going to be more intense.

I had never performed a job like this, as detailed as this, but I had to learn.  So, I grabbed my repair manual, netbook and my little cheapie pocket camera, and went to work.  See, when I began to take photos and videos of my work, it was actually for my own benefit, so I could remember how to put everything back together the proper way.  Towards the end of my project, I decided to do a search on YouTube for help with this make and model of vehicle, a 1999 Mercury Sable wagon, 6cyl. OHV.  Turned out I found nothing.  I advanced my search a bit more, and recalled that a Mercury Sable is another version of the Ford Taurus!  There still wasn't much, so, I decided to contribute.

Though I am not a professional mechanic, I do have years of experience, and now with the process of removing and installing new cylinder heads.

So my goal is to start from the beginning; diagnosing cracked cylinder heads, step-by-step removal of the cylinder heads, and step by step installing new cylinder heads.  

Now, much of my footage was lost on two SD cards, so it is impossible to replace that lost footage without going over the procedure again. As it turns out, I must start the project again, as the "help" I had was from a self-proclaimed expert. Yes, trouble arose. However this time, I can do the job myself without and disturbance.

There are numerous steps involved in the removal of cylinder heads, and it's not just the cylinder heads.  There are a whole slew of components that need to be removed, cleaned and/or replaced, resurfaced, and whatnot.  Meaning, there is a lot of work, writing, and video editing to put together.

As I got to the installation of the new cylinder heads, I got lucky and was able to purchase a brand new HD camera.

So sit back and keep an eye out for CJ's DIY, there is a lot in store for this blog!!!

Sincerely,

CJ Grace 

The following video is a taste of some videos to come, and though this and others are on YouTube, pay no attention to those, I need to redo everything!!!