Pulling The Heads
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From: southern NJ
Its been fun so far. I made this procedure for pulling the heads with the timing chains still in place. All the pubs and experts say the chains have to come out, but I thought up a way to pull them with the chains in place, lol.
That 3rd cylinder is the point of fail for the headgasket. I shop-vacced about 8 oz of coolant out of it, lol.
That 3rd cylinder is the point of fail for the headgasket. I shop-vacced about 8 oz of coolant out of it, lol.
mmm only if i was out there and had more money.. mmmm wonder if i should join... i'll go in as an officer hahahaha
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Grand Champion
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From: Kekaha, HI
Its very possible to warp a head. From what I'm reading your not doing the work yourself? If you are, turn the heads upside down and take a flat surface and put it along the heads. If there is enough room to slide a credit card under you have a warped head. Valve tick can be alot of things. Worn springs, improper lash adjustment, etc.
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We used a straight edge and led flash light to check the talons head, one of those stainless steel ones from home depot. If you have a little rtv left on the head, it will show light under the straight edge.
just put the straight edge on the head, laying so the thin side is touching the head, then have a pal shine the flashlight on the other side. If your head is warped, it will be very obvious.
just put the straight edge on the head, laying so the thin side is touching the head, then have a pal shine the flashlight on the other side. If your head is warped, it will be very obvious.
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From: Kekaha, HI
I've been pushing 12-14 psi
Running Ford SVT #39 Injectors
Stock
SCT boost/224 Cam tuning.
Only for the alcohol injection
Dakkkota, I've pushed more HP and more mods than any other G3 Dakota 4.7L on the planet. If you need advice please don't hesitate to ask.
My complete performance mod list.
Paxton Novi 1000 Supercharger
ASP 3.25" Blower Drive Pulley
Alcohol Injection
Split Second Controller
Functional R/T hood/scoop
KRC 224 Blower Grind Cams
Edge 3000 Stall
SPAL Controller
HHR E-fan
JBA Headers
Spintech Cats
Borla True Dual 2.5" Exhaust
SRT4 2-Bar MAP
SVT #39 Injectors
AEM A/F Wideband
Phantom Boost gauge
Solid Tranny Mounts
Torque Dampers
4.10 Gears
SCT Tuned by Hemifever
Dayco Belt Tensioner
Goodyear Gatorback blower & serpentine belts
180 Thermostat
Running Ford SVT #39 Injectors
Stock
SCT boost/224 Cam tuning.
Only for the alcohol injection
Dakkkota, I've pushed more HP and more mods than any other G3 Dakota 4.7L on the planet. If you need advice please don't hesitate to ask.
My complete performance mod list.
Paxton Novi 1000 Supercharger
ASP 3.25" Blower Drive Pulley
Alcohol Injection
Split Second Controller
Functional R/T hood/scoop
KRC 224 Blower Grind Cams
Edge 3000 Stall
SPAL Controller
HHR E-fan
JBA Headers
Spintech Cats
Borla True Dual 2.5" Exhaust
SRT4 2-Bar MAP
SVT #39 Injectors
AEM A/F Wideband
Phantom Boost gauge
Solid Tranny Mounts
Torque Dampers
4.10 Gears
SCT Tuned by Hemifever
Dayco Belt Tensioner
Goodyear Gatorback blower & serpentine belts
180 Thermostat
Last edited by Blown287; Jul 27, 2010 at 12:21 AM.
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My complete performance mod list.
Paxton Novi 1000 Supercharger
ASP 3.25" Blower Drive Pulley
Alcohol Injection
Split Second Controller
Functional R/T hood/scoop
KRC 224 Blower Grind Cams
Edge 3000 Stall
SPAL Controller
Proform E-fan
JBA Headers
Spintech Cats
Borla True Dual 2.5" Exhaust
SRT4 2-Bar MAP
SVT #39 Injectors
AEM A/F Wideband
Phantom Boost gauge
Solid Tranny Mounts
Torque Dampers
4.10 Gears
SCT Tuned by Hemifever
Dayco Belt Tensioner
Goodyear Gatorback blower & serpentine belts
180 Thermostat
This has been an interesting read, how's the head gasket coming along?