2000 7.3 PS pulling engine replace head gaskets?
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2000 7.3 PS pulling engine replace head gaskets?
I am going to be pulling my 2000 Ex 7.3 220k miles to install 160/0 injectors and a new oil pan. I am wondering while im at it if i should replace the head gaskets. I have noticed that when I fill the coolant it always goes down some after driving. But even if the gaskets aren't the problem, would it be worth it to replace while the engine is out?
I will be replacing the water pump, valve cover gaskets and injector wires and have already done fuel bowl rebuild, hpop lines, turbo brings, up pipes. I just don't want to ve pulling ut again anytime soon so your input is welcome.
I will be replacing the water pump, valve cover gaskets and injector wires and have already done fuel bowl rebuild, hpop lines, turbo brings, up pipes. I just don't want to ve pulling ut again anytime soon so your input is welcome.
More Turbo
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From: Texas
Goes down some and stays at that level, or keeps going down? excess coolant disappearing and staying a tad low is normal.
I can't think of any reason to break loose seasoned head gaskets unless you are certain there is a problem.
If you really wanna do something "while it's out", head studs one by one, tig'd piston oilers and anything else we can help you spend money on.
I can't think of any reason to break loose seasoned head gaskets unless you are certain there is a problem.
If you really wanna do something "while it's out", head studs one by one, tig'd piston oilers and anything else we can help you spend money on.
Lead Driver
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The coolant is just a thing a lot of trucks do. Could just need a new reservoir cap. No on the lifters, pushrods are a maybe. The factory units are up to the task for most stock+ applications. Actually most guys leave them be unless they upgrade the valve springs, which are known to be a little on the weak side.
Fleet Owner
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Head gaskets are the last thing I would suspect on these trucks unless you got it so hot that pouring water in the engine valley would make it boil. If you're losing coolant, check everything else first. Where mine started leaking was the o-rings on the connectors for the heater hoses at the core.
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