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Head Gasket(s) Or Cracked Head????

Old Mar 31, 2008 | 08:31 PM
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Question Head Gasket(s) Or Cracked Head????

Ok, just found out from my dad that 2 months prior to getting the transfer case in that the engine was locked up from coolant. I got the t/c in a couple weeks ago and it was smoking (white) for 8 blocks before it cleared. I haven't dropped the drain plug to check for coolant contamination. TIA! If it is cracked head(s), could a guy still get a complete remand 6.2L? I got sick when he said 454 or 350.
 
Old Apr 4, 2008 | 12:15 AM
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Yes you could get reman heads for it. If it is in deed the heads are cracked or bad. But I would be looking at the headgaskets first.
 
Old Apr 7, 2008 | 03:37 PM
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if the gaskets are bad and the heads arent leaking water, just put the cracked heads back bon with new gaskets......i know, i know, trust me, its not the first time ive done it, just did a set about 3 weeks ago......
 
Old Apr 7, 2008 | 07:07 PM
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Fired it up a few days ago, then again yesterday. Both time had a bad miss, with white smoke that smelled like fuel, coming out the pass. side exhaust.
 
Old Jun 29, 2008 | 01:58 PM
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Finally got the cylinder heads off and found this on the drivers side head, #1 cyl. I hope it isn't a crack.


 

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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 10:47 PM
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Almost got it back together. Got a bunch of lines and brackets to figure out.

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Aside from it popping from the intake, no headlights, it runs smooth and no antifreeze blowing out the radiator.
 

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Old Jul 19, 2008 | 12:42 AM
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Problem fixed. Thanks!
 
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