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Old 01-09-2015, 09:27 AM
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So im pretty sure I have a blown head gasket. I am losing coolant and there is a slug build up in my coolant reservoir. Im in the process of ordering a new head gasket and a new valve cover gasket. Is there anything else I should replace while I have the heads off?
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What year? If it's a 2000 or 2001 you might look into replacing the head as well.
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I have a 1998 so the heads should be good.

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What year? If it's a 2000 or 2001 you might look into replacing the head as well.
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Ive seen the older heads crack on top also, dont be fooled.... inspect the head for cracks, have checked for flatness and all before re installing thouroughly
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Definitely check the head, it would be a shame to do that much work just to have to tear it down and do it over again.
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Any cylinder head (or engine block for that matter) can crack. Pressure test the cooling system while still together, see where the coolant is going.
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X2 on what Turbo said....
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