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Re: head gasket and what else?
Posted by Craig [Email] (more from Craig) on Mon, 3 Mar 2014 10:08:49
In Reply to: head gasket and what else?, David W, Mon, 3 Mar 2014 09:25:32
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If it's just some external weeping you could let it go a while and see how it holds up, or even try some Bars Leaks in it. If it's smoking or mixing coolant in the oil you'll obviously have to change it.
70k is really poor for a head gasket, but who knows the quality of the last job done. I would try re-touring the head bolts first (do a search on here).
As for other stuff to do while in there, examine the timing chain (should be fine they lats forever on non-91/92 cars), replace the thermostat and the heater hose that is kind of a pain to get to otherwise, and replace any broken exhaust manifold studs. That's all I can think of off hand. For the rack, re-builts are available but it's a pain to replace. I'd try some stop leak on it first honestly.
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Posts in this Thread:
- head gasket and what else?, David W, Mon, 3 Mar 2014 09:25:32
- steering rack source, jjacob, Tue, 4 Mar 2014 12:38:48
- Re: head gasket and what else?, Bernie , Mon, 3 Mar 2014 17:26:05
- Steering rack, Bill Homer , Mon, 3 Mar 2014 14:04:35
- Re: head gasket and what else?, DanaH, Mon, 3 Mar 2014 11:21:33
- Re: head gasket and what else?, JerseySaab , Mon, 3 Mar 2014 10:11:05
- Re: head gasket and what else?, Craig, Mon, 3 Mar 2014 10:08:49 <-- Viewing This Message
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