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Old Nov 3, 2010 | 04:17 PM
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changing heads

had a blown head gasket was wondering would it be easier to replace the gasket or rebuild the Eng it has 165000 on it and its a 1994 7.3 turbo diesel non direct fuel injection system Ive own it for 7 years and i never had a problem with it till now thanks for your suggestions
 
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Old Nov 3, 2010 | 06:38 PM
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to change or not to change.

your mileage is still low for a 7.3.i would just change the head gasket.
 
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Old Nov 5, 2010 | 04:28 PM
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thanks for the info

that was my first thought, dealer said i should rebuild or exchanged for new one they probably hurting for business
 
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Old Nov 5, 2010 | 05:46 PM
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dealers advice

he's in business to make money,and i'll bet your money spends gooooood.
 
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Old Nov 5, 2010 | 09:43 PM
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DO NOT rebuild it, slap head gasket in her and poor in some coal...
 
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