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Old Jan 2, 2014 | 09:16 PM
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not sure. i had the heads done again about a month ago and its been doing this ever since
I somehow missed this the first time around....what exactly was done to the heads? Sounds like something got messed up when the heads were done. (again) What problems have you had with the heads?
 
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which harness?
 
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Originally Posted by baller9409
which harness?

Engine harness, it sits on the engine topside. They typically remove it when they do studs.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2014 | 10:10 PM
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my headgaskets went again. on a studded motor...
 
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Originally Posted by baller9409
my headgaskets went again. on a studded motor...
What kind of headgaskets did you use?? Did they check the heads for cracks and flatness?
 
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oem gasket both times. heads machined both times.
 
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Dang. Machined both times! I believe .008 is the most you can shave off.
 
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yea. im pretty sure im at the limit, i have a year warranty on the work so hopefully if it blows again, its within a year
 
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