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Old Jun 13, 2005 | 09:06 PM
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head gaskets?

on a 390 besides blown head gaskets where else can water get into the crankcase?

any info will be helpfull thanks.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2005 | 09:17 PM
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cracked block
 
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Old Jun 13, 2005 | 09:26 PM
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Intake Gaskets (to head)
Crack in top of head.
Several possibilities throughout block.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2005 | 11:18 PM
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well this weekend i will be pulling motor and replacing the head gaskets i know it can be done without pulling motor but i need to drop the pan and get all the water out and check for any damage inside. so i will probably be asking more questions thru the week. thanks for the replys
 
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Old Jun 14, 2005 | 12:03 PM
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Intake gaskets can do it too.
 
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Old Jun 14, 2005 | 07:59 PM
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so should i just pull the intake first and check it? if i drain all the oil and water out of the crankcase and comp the motor would that tell me if the head gaskets are good?
 
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Old Jun 14, 2005 | 08:27 PM
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I'd go down to the parts store and get new head gaskets and intake gaskets. Replace 'em both. That way you only take it apart once. Know what I mean?
 
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Old Jun 15, 2005 | 12:31 AM
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yep yep that is a good ideer i think ill do that thanks for the advise.
 
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I think also I would..Depending on how much water got inside the engine? Flush it out with some ATF and Desiel fuel.....to help clean all the water out of the block and internal parts....drain and then replace it with the oil of your choise...run the engine for a few hours and then replace it again.. JMO..

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