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If you google "F-Body Forum" there's like a bajillion of them with a ton of info.
Pick up a Haynes repair book from Amazon.
And don't forget to search youtube, probably a ton of info there too.
Grab yourself a Haynes Manual for it. Shoukd come in handy for things like this. 4th Gen Haynes Manual
AKA "the Bible" buy a used copy for the shop so it can get trashed and see about getting a PDF for bedtime reading.
Honda Accord 2003 thru 2012 & Honda Crosstour 2020 thru 2014 Haynes Repair Manual: Honda Accord 2003 thru 2012 & Honda Crosstour 2010 thru 2014 https://www.amazon.com/dp/1620921812/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_CZM5E172FQC78S69DQEE?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
There is a good book that I would recommend from Amazon to get you started: Build Your Own Electric Motorcycle https://www.amazon.com/dp/0071622934/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_sSvdDbT1A75PN
Also, there is a great company in California, called Thunderstruck Motors that sales matched components as kits. I have a 1972 Honda CB 450 conversion that uses their “budget screamer” kit for the main drive system. It’s the same motor and controllers that others here have used. https://www.thunderstruck-ev.com/motorcycle-and-kart-kits/
You beautiful fool you. Here's a link to the guide for the Bosch fuel injection system. You might want to get that on order now as you'll need it because that D-Jetronic injection system is an unmitigated nightmare ~~if~~ when it goes wrong. Take it from a man that tuned a K-Jetronic on a Brooklands Capri on the drive. Perhaps you could start saving too?
Haynes Repair Manual right off Amazon is a good resource. A quick Google search (which you can perform at home too!) yields the exact result you are looking for in the top spot.STi Factory Service Manual
get the Haynes/Chilton repair manual. It's nice to not have to rely on youtube or your phone, and it's good for light maintenance and troubleshooting
www.jeepforum.com and www.cherokeeforum.com are great resources for mods, repairs, etc...
Buy a Chilton or Haynes repair manual too. Ive linked one below on amazon but can also be purchased at your local parts store. These are AMAZING resources for repairing your XJ including pictures and detailed directions. Once you've tackled a few minor repairs yourself, you'll feel like you can repair anything with the right tools and patience. https://www.amazon.com/Jeep-Cherokee-Wagoneer-Comanche-Manuals/dp/1563925400/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1473791814&sr=8-1&keywords=jeep+cherokee+XJ+manual
If you don't have it already, you should buy this as your first step:
http://smile.amazon.com/Jeep-Cherokee-Wagoneer-Comanche-Manuals/dp/1563925400
Leave it in the vehicle along with a basic set of tools. You'll need them eventually.
If it's a 2WD and most of your driving will be on-road, I like to replace the front sway bar bushings with urethane ones (especially the end-link bushings). It's a $30 change which significantly reduces body roll when cornering.
I just sold my 2005 stratus and had the repair manual for it, which I believe would be the same or similar enough for your '04, but the repair manual went with the car since I didn't need it. For a job this big, I'd recommend getting a manual...they're pretty cheap considering the time and money being spent on replacing the head gasket. Here's the Amazon Link.
There might be cheaper sources out there, but I highly recommend getting a manual of some kind. The proper procedure for this work would be tough to describe in a forum like this...photos are a huge help in figuring out what you need to do. I would also recommend making a game plan up front on what else you should replace "while you're in there." Like the timing belt for sure and I'm sure a whole bunch of other stuff.
Too bad I just sold mine, otherwise you could've had my repair manual for the cost of shipping. Sorry!
Very feasible! Electrical problems that only occur occasionally can be difficult to fix, as you can't really tell if you've fixed the problem or if the problem is just not happening right now. Don't let that put you off though, electrical things are usually quite simple to fix, just keep replacing parts (which are cheap-ish) until it's fixed. If you're having problems with windows then switching the switches (hehe) for new ones could be a good place to start. Remove interior door trim and check all cables are in good condition and not getting squashed etc.
As someone else said, getting a Haynes manual is an excellent idea. I've had one for every car I've owned, and they've been so helpful. This is the kind of thing you're looking for: http://www.amazon.com/Honda-Accord-1998-2002-Models-Manuals/dp/1563925389/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1438341354&sr=8-1&keywords=haynes+accord
Difficult to say for sure if that's your car without knowing exactly what car you have though :)
There's no such thing as a stupid question. You remain stupid if you don't ask. Your first step would be to acquire a service manual. You can buy them online from Amazon for example. A local parts store like NAPA might have one they can order for you. The more you know about your Jeep, the less you will feel ripped off when you go to a repair shop. Ask questions and ask about the parts being installed. Ask to see the failed parts. Ask how you can avoid costly repairs in the future. I own and operate a repair shop. I hold clinics on one Saturday a month for my customers to come in and become more familiar with their cars. I show them all the basics. How to change a flat. How to check and add fluids. I even show folks how to change their wiper blades. A Jeep Cherokee is a very simple machine compared to other SUV's on the market. Don't feel intimidated about your lack of knowledge or mechanical abilities. Get a service manual, check out youtube for video how to's, find a local Jeep club and lastly find a mechanic you can trust and stick with him/her. Don't jump around from shop to shop. It's not always price that is a factor when it comes to auto repairs. It's about trust and confidence that your car is fixed on time the first time every time. Keep the questions coming. PM me if you'd like.
they do make these things with replacement parts in mind, so I'm guessing you either didn't remove enough stuff, need to remove the glass, need to move the window so that you expose the service access holes (which you will probably need ratchets with extensions) and definitely buy one of these and i bet there are about a bajillion videos on youtube.