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Old May 16, 2005 | 03:35 PM
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Cracked Cylinder Head

A cylinder head on my 1987 Bronco II 2.9 liter V6 is cracked I believe. The radiator is pressuring up and blowing all the coolant out after you drive it for a short period of time. Any recommendations on a good place to get replacement cylinder heads?
 
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Old May 16, 2005 | 07:31 PM
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Old May 16, 2005 | 07:54 PM
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Put there heads on 50K miles ago. No problems. You can actually see the difference. Cost about $225.00 each. You may have to rebuild the crank shaft if the antifreeze has washed out the babbit on the bearings.
 
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Old May 18, 2005 | 07:40 AM
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Ok thanks for the info. I am likely going to have to do the entire engine as the oil pressure is very low when the engine in idling.
 
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