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Old 08-27-2009, 10:57 PM
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i cant keep head gaskets in my truck to save my life... any advice welcome... really interested in someone with knowledge on copper gaskets????
 
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Old 08-28-2009, 12:06 AM
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get some head studs that will help
 
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Old 08-28-2009, 12:09 AM
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Have the head and block checked out for warpage also.
 
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Old 08-28-2009, 12:15 AM
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ya definatly do that, easy to do with a long straght edge and feeler guage, the heads warp easy if to much heat
 
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Old 08-28-2009, 09:37 PM
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just had head completely machined and i have head studs...

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anybody have any input... and thanks guys...
 
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Old 09-01-2009, 07:48 AM
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So noone has any ideas???
 
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Old 09-01-2009, 10:39 AM
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Are you doing re-torque after a few heat cycles? What are you are you bringing your studs to? 125ftlbs? Letting the truck warm up before boosting it?
 
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Old 09-01-2009, 10:55 AM
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Old 09-02-2009, 08:26 AM
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shop installed it last time i did it this time going to 140lbs warms every time 5 mins before moving then to 200 degrees before any boosting.. every time..
 
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Old 09-02-2009, 12:17 PM
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I would say you have a straightness issue or the sequence in which your tightning the studs is incorrect. Are you using moly lube on the studs and washers before torque?
 
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