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Old May 31, 2011 | 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by freegdr
if they start as soon as you start it into the over flo bottle thats exhaust pressure leaking into the water jackets id pull the head
Thx, on my way to disassembly. I'll re-post with results.
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Old May 31, 2011 | 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by dublup50
Thx, if the head has a crack after inspection. Are they repairable? If not, whats the best replacement new or refurbished? Or, is there an alternative head?
therea acouple of heads that can be used search it on google
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Old May 31, 2011 | 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by JTank93XJ
if you don't find any cracks or anything like that, and it's still running hot, get some stuff called water wetter, or the royal purple equivalent, can't remember the exact name. the electric fan on my 93 doesn't work, and I notice when I sit for a few the temp starts to go up, I bought some of the royal purple coolant additive, and I stay right around 200-210...just an idea
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Old May 31, 2011 | 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by A.tim
I'm no expert, but at the suction end of the water pump, that line has one or two spring inside the tube to prevent it from collapsing under pressure. I read in other forums that shop mechanics make the mistake of not reinstalling these springs when replacing the water pump. Could that be the issue?
Springs are not the issue. I checked for this. Thanks...
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