Needing some Encouragement
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Needing some Encouragement
Well, I'm quite sure I've fallen victim to another HG failure. Some here might remember my thread 5 years ago. Did a cab on in the driveway. Anyway, I've been losing coolant quite consistently now. Coming out the degas. Did a driving pressure test. Sure enough. Under a load. Gauge climb up to 16 or so. Watched the temp at 200. Then dropped down to 191. So, I pulled over. Popped the hood. Yep. Puking.
Man!!! I did everything to the letter when I dI'd this repair 5 years ago. No crazy tunes, nothing!! Just a regular blasting down the highway.
Need some advice and encouragement. Heading to the dealer tomorrow after work to see about some tools I might need.
Anyway, that's where I'm at. Depressed and disappointed that this needs to be done again.
Getting tired of spending money on this rig.
Man!!! I did everything to the letter when I dI'd this repair 5 years ago. No crazy tunes, nothing!! Just a regular blasting down the highway.
Need some advice and encouragement. Heading to the dealer tomorrow after work to see about some tools I might need.
Anyway, that's where I'm at. Depressed and disappointed that this needs to be done again.
Getting tired of spending money on this rig.
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Understand the "Need some encouragement". I've avoided doing anything to the motor for a good two weeks.
I would just ask what is "everything to the letter" description though. I've got a folder filling up with HG work and rework pics.
I would just ask what is "everything to the letter" description though. I've got a folder filling up with HG work and rework pics.
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That is a bummer X, especially in light of the fact according to your sig it's barely at 100k.
Sometimes I really scratch my head at the 6.0
There are guys that will maintain them to a T and still have issues. Then there are the ones I see on the farm that get used hard with the original TTY's and EGR intact, long OCI's etc. wrong coolant/hose water, aftermarket filters and they don't die.
Sometimes I really scratch my head at the 6.0
There are guys that will maintain them to a T and still have issues. Then there are the ones I see on the farm that get used hard with the original TTY's and EGR intact, long OCI's etc. wrong coolant/hose water, aftermarket filters and they don't die.
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Sure.
Heads were checked and magged. No cracks found. Machinist took .008 off both heads. Cleaned block with green rotary disc from Scott Brite. Was very careful. But, maybe, not careful enough.
One thing I wish I did looking up HG repair now is the use of a stoning block. Seems Anthony at SDS uses a stoning block. I'll be doing that this time for sure.
Used a 6.0 head lifting bracket to install heads making sure not to scratch or mar new gaskets. Cleaned all surfaces with brake cleaner. Reinstall. ARP stubs with new molly lube and torque values.
I'm sure I missed something here. But can't seem to put a finger on what I could have done differently except using a stoning block on engine.
Heads were checked and magged. No cracks found. Machinist took .008 off both heads. Cleaned block with green rotary disc from Scott Brite. Was very careful. But, maybe, not careful enough.
One thing I wish I did looking up HG repair now is the use of a stoning block. Seems Anthony at SDS uses a stoning block. I'll be doing that this time for sure.
Used a 6.0 head lifting bracket to install heads making sure not to scratch or mar new gaskets. Cleaned all surfaces with brake cleaner. Reinstall. ARP stubs with new molly lube and torque values.
I'm sure I missed something here. But can't seem to put a finger on what I could have done differently except using a stoning block on engine.
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I definitely don't use a wheel, and I'm not to keen on a stoning block. I'm doing videos of how I'm dealing with the block and head issue, which even shows the inconsistency of milling. My intention though is not to publish it until I know my motor stays intact.
My personal opinion is you can't control the abrasion well enough with a powered tool. There are YT vids showing pro's using them, but I don't agree. I mention Anthony more and I'm going to get hate mail. I'm approaching this as that the surfaces have to be aerospace clean and flat, maybe somewhat flat on the heads. Let me think about putting them on unlisted YT so you can see them. I was going to show them to the guys at FelPro first.
My personal opinion is you can't control the abrasion well enough with a powered tool. There are YT vids showing pro's using them, but I don't agree. I mention Anthony more and I'm going to get hate mail. I'm approaching this as that the surfaces have to be aerospace clean and flat, maybe somewhat flat on the heads. Let me think about putting them on unlisted YT so you can see them. I was going to show them to the guys at FelPro first.
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