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    Hum...Head gasket?

    @Dirty looks, that sounds cool. I just ordered the set they sell at Speed-Engineering and was able to cancel my Rockauto order before they shipped it out. Good timing! :)
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    Hum...Head gasket?

    @Matt1t that is an excellent point that I didn't even know about. I was just going to bolt them up. I've since emailed the place I bought the heads from to ask how much they milled them down just to clean them up. If they didn't mill off enough, I'll need to take them somewhere local to bring...
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    Hum...Head gasket?

    Great recommendation, @Dirty looks! I had just order some from Rockauto, but I think I would be better off sending those back and buying some heavy duty poly engine mounts. Expensive, but might prevent some headache.
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    Hum...Head gasket?

    I also have to add that it's freeing knowing that if you break a bolt while removing the exhaust manifold, it's not going to matter! I broke one off and laughed at it... And while I had all those off, I decided to replace the motor mounts since they're easy to get to and install some long...
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    Hum...Head gasket?

    Thank you @West 1 ! I had purchased cheap oil from Walmart to do this, but I bought synthetic. I'll return it and get the real stuff. I also didn't know how long to run the engine to clean it out, so thanks. Would you add Seafoam or ATF into it since those have detergents? Also, thanks for...
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    Hum...Head gasket?

    That's a great point. While I have my radiator out, I should go have it cleaned at a radiator shop. Thank you for the suggestion!
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    Hum...Head gasket?

    Yes, I do, @Doubeleive... Any suggestions on a good cleaning solution? I'm thinking of trying to find a local place I can take all the old oily stuff to have it cleaned off professionally. Well, @West 1, it turns out that it was just a blown gasket. The head looks fine. Still, I purchased a...
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    Hum...Head gasket?

    Thanks, @Doubeleive! I think I'll just pay the $300 and ship it to someone. lol Well.. here is where we are.
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    Hum...Head gasket?

    Great suggestion, @West1! I was going to use wire, but floss sounds like a better idea. I saw a video somewhere where a guy shaved down a wrench just to break it loose. Hoping to take the cover off today just to see what I'm going to have to deal with. @Doubeleive, it is going to require a...
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    Hum...Head gasket?

    Thanks for the info, guys, and thanks @LsHart for the offer to connect me with your friend. I ended up finding a highly rated shop that specializes in 243 and 799 head rebuilds and went ahead and ordered a set. All the BTR parts I picked up are showing up today as well. Now it’s on to the...
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    Hum...Head gasket?

    Thanks, @Doubeleive .... I think I'm just going to buy some new heads. Looking for some suggestions on where to buy a set of 243 or 799 heads that someone has already refurbished.
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    Hum...Head gasket?

    Close! I'm at 210k. :)
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    Hum...Head gasket?

    Thanks for all the input! I think I've talked myself into going ahead and buying some refurbished 243 or 799 heads. Anyone recommend a place that won't put me in the poor house?
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    Hum...Head gasket?

    I rented a pressure tester kit and put about 15lbs of pressure and see exactly where it's leaking. It's squeezing out right above where the heater core hoses attach. I'm hoping I don't have a cracked head. When I get my valve covers off, I'll defiantly look to see what I've got. Thank you...
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    Hum...Head gasket?

    Howdy, Peps! Thoughts on this ugly sight? I drained my oil, and it looks contaminated. It initially came out a little lumpy. Antifreeze? I'm wondering if I've got a blown head gasket. If so, I'm looking at this as an opportunity to upgrade my cam, lifters, timing chain, water pump, etc...
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