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RedChar
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 Posted: Thu May 02, 2013 5:06 am Post subject: Head Gasket replacement tips |
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I've got oil in the coolant, but not vice versa and I already replaced the oil cooler rings/gaskets. Which means... HEAD GASKET TIME!!!
Before I delve into this I was just wonder if anyone has any tips/suggestions. I've already read (and will be using as a reference) Clark's Garage. I am weeping at the fact I may have to break down and buy the belt tension tool, but if I need it, I need it.
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Rasta Monsta
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| Posted: Thu May 02, 2013 9:14 am Post subject: |
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Be sure and do a vacuum refresh while you have the manifold off, and certainly refresh the head itself. Clean ground post at the rear of the manifold, too. . .and maybe a new heater valve. Service and flow test radiator.
Also, don't skimp on FOES. Balance shaft seals and front bearings, balance shaft sleeves, front main seal and crank sleeve, water pump with new hardware kit, new timing belt tensioner stud. Update power steering feed hose and replace reservoir.
Zim's has good FOES kits.
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skytrooper
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| Posted: Thu May 02, 2013 11:02 am Post subject: |
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+1 on Zim's. That is where I bought my FOES kit from and wasser pump.
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RedChar
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| Posted: Fri May 03, 2013 2:10 am Post subject: |
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Rasta, great suggestions, exactly what I was looking for! And thanks for the pointer to Zim's.
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Grenadiers
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Not to hijack the post, much, but my '88 has 78K miles on it and am pulling the engine for the FOES and a clutch job (Paul, Scotch, and me). Question, is it worth replacing the suspect rod bearings at the same time? This car is going to be a 944Spec car eventually, so mucho track time. Hopefully.
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is it worth replacing the suspect rod bearings 
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| Posted: Fri May 03, 2013 9:35 am Post subject: |
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| Grenadiers wrote: | | Question, is it worth replacing the suspect rod bearings at the same time? This car is going to be a 944Spec car eventually, so mucho track time. Hopefully. |
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Rasta Monsta
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Doh! Guess that means a 'yes'~!
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RedChar
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| Posted: Sun May 19, 2013 9:50 am Post subject: Re: Head Gasket replacement tips |
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That is a huuuuge difference in price! Thanks for the link! Anyone have experience using one of these or an earlier version?
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| Grenadiers wrote: | | Doh! Guess that means a 'yes'~! |
You're not drinking that scotch already, are you?
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