Doing head gaskets, pull engine?

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Feb 1, 2018 | 08:49 AM

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ILuvJDM

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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

Feb 6, 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.

Feb 6, 2018 | 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Fullpower

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!

Feb 6, 2018 | 05:39 PM

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

Feb 16, 2018 | 09:40 AM

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randybill

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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?

Feb 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.

Feb 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

May 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.