Doing head gaskets, pull engine?

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02-01-2018, 08:49 AM

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Thinking i'll probably just yank it. Seems i have a rain main leak too so i'll get it all done in one shot.

I would pull it with all the issues you mentioned. Would be a good time to do some cleaning and painting to make it look sharp

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02-06-2018, 04:37 PM

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Might as well pull it... As long as you need to replace the rear seal.
And find an LQ9 to put back in.

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02-06-2018, 05:26 PM

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Might as well pull it... As long as you need to replace the rear seal.
And find an LQ9 to put back in.

always that one guy!

LoL!

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02-06-2018, 05:39 PM

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Always that one guy that wants to spend all your money..

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02-16-2018, 09:40 AM

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Are you going to re-gap your rings? You mentioned a turbo.

Anyone else's opinions on re-gapping rings when adding a turbo?

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02-16-2018, 10:27 AM

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I'm not going to re-gap the rings. I'm sure some people will disagree and i might regret it later but i'm thinking i'll be ok.

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02-16-2018, 12:14 PM

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i might regret it later but i'm thinking i'll be ok.

Quoting this for future reference

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05-25-2018, 10:45 AM

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I'm going to be doing the same here soon once parts are in. Thinking of just doing it while the engine is in. I will be biting the bullet and installing a TSP stage 3 cam, new oil pump, 243 heads and new LS MLS headgaskets. Can't wait to get her back on the road.