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Blown head gasket?

Old May 9, 2010 | 11:17 AM
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I would almost recommend NOT installing the old heads if you are going to pull them. They are known to be problematic......
 
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Old May 9, 2010 | 12:33 PM
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yeah it actually did get real hot while driving it also felt like it was loosing power especially when leaving a stop.....also when i opened up the oil cap it sounded like crackling going on
 
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Old May 9, 2010 | 07:25 PM
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Do a compression test. See what results ya get.
 
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Old May 9, 2010 | 08:44 PM
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i checked out those heads from clearwater on ebay and they are priced really well and better than OEM and they offer upgrades that are at a good price, check them out

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-D...Q5fAccessories
 
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