[Bryan2002SpecV]

So got a spec v off marketplace awhile ago don't know much about these cars (have always owned Honda or Toyota trucks) but recently the car stalls/idles off after I've driven it for more then 20mins/miles. I can start it and let us sit there and idle all day no issues but once I've actually driven it for a bit it wants to turn off when stopped I'm thinking Fuel Pressure Regulator or fuel pump? Plus I have Engine light on for a manufacturer code? Any suggestions or ideas are greatly appreciated

 

[Tritton]

Blown head gasket. I'd drive mine home and stop somewhere and it wouldn't start again for about 30 min. The head heats up and warps just enough when driving to let water flow in the cylinders. You're dumping water in the cylinders and hydro locking it up. You can use BarS headgasket seal, that'll work for about 6 months, but it does hell on the cooling system. At least you can drive it while you save up to do the head gasket. It's also so easy, when I finally did mine, I kicked myself for taking so long to do it.

 

[Bryan2002SpecV]

Mine will start right back up but I will definitely replace anyways head gaskets are easy

 

[CrickiKaze]

Its....simply....could take a day if you haven't done it before. Need to find a shop to deck the head.

Header, intake manifold and bracket under it, cam gear cover, cam gears, cams and coolant lines attached to the head need to be removed.

Get replacement head bolts; either 02-06, 07-12 or ARP studs. 07-12 will be better but IMHO ARP is my preferred.

Search FSM to find the tech manual to help.

 

[Bryan2002SpecV]

Thank y'all. It's got aftermarket header already but was looking to replace whole exhaust system anyways don't like the 4 foot long 5inch wide Greedy fart can lol. But will take a day to take it to my buddy's shop that'll do everything for me

 

[willms81]

I've done the head gasket on the QR and its not bad. Just make sure you label everything and pull/install the cams as per the service manual. If you don't you run the risk of breaking a cam. Make sure you torque everything as well.

I would also recommend changing out the head studs while you're in there.