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Old Feb 19, 2022 | 09:11 AM
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Mechanic shop

Can anyone recommend a reputable mechanic shop around Paw Paw, WV? Pretty sure the truck needs a head gasket.

I live just outside of Baltimore and that’s a big ole towing bill and I just don’t feel like doing it myself considering it’s not in my garage.

Any suggestions or recommendations are appreciated.
 
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Old Feb 19, 2022 | 10:13 AM
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What engine do you have? Are you sure it's the head gasket. Thats a pretty big job to farm out, cost wise.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2022 | 08:11 AM
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It's a 5.8. I ended up towing it back home myself. I pulled the engine and currently it's sitting in my garage in pieces waiting for new gaskets, oil tank and a couple other misc parts to arrive. One cylinder just had green coolant sitting in it and you could see where the gasket was shot. Also, found a crack in one of the exhaust manifolds. Now, I'm looking around to see about exhaust upgrades considering the manifolds are getting replaced.

I'm gonna start a new post for exhaust questions but any suggestions on headers on back? Looking for more of a growl sound compared to more performance options. Always been a fan of magnaflow myself but open to hear what people lean towards and why.
 
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