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Old Nov 29, 2015 | 06:14 PM
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Shaving the head

How much does it cost to make sure head isn't warped?
 
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Old Nov 29, 2015 | 06:22 PM
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Prices range from free if you remove the head and take it to someone. It's an easy check once off the vehicle. You can check yourself if you have a straight piece of glass or steel. Close enough to know at least.

Or $200-300 to have someone pull the head and check it. Getting it back together will cost a similar amount on the higher side of that estimate, plus whatever else needs to be done.

Don't quote me.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2015 | 07:25 PM
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If pulling the head, just take it to the machine shop and let them send it over for a quick shave. If it has been even once overheated, it will have some slight warpage and the straight 6 heads are known because of their length. If I pull a head, regardless of miles, I make sure its straight by dropping it off for someone to run through for a new shaved, straight mating surface.
 
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