Put back all engine ancillaries (manifolds, gaskets, PS pump, V-belts and so on)


Refill water coolant


Change the oil


Prime the turbo with engine oil


Also, don't forget to prime the injection pump down to the pipes before starting the engine.

Radiator had no bubbling after or any pressure build-up when still cold...

Whole job cost me 2 days...buti na lang mahabang weekend that time.
Gasket = PhP500
Engine oil = P670
Special hex socket tool = PhP 350
Torque wrench = borrowed
Experience = priceless

Pickup has been running fine for about 3 months now and already racking up 6,000 km after the Head Gasket replacement. I didn't even retightened and adjusted valve clearance up to now. Got no time for that yet.

Well, these are my methods. It can't be the perfect method since this was my first time to do this. I've been doing brake jobs, tune-ups, driveline and a little bit of suspension repairs for the past years. This was my first time to do engine minor surgery. anybody can also share theirs. It's a forum.

Hope this helps other tsikoteers on their future DIYs.