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Mar 20, 2001 | 07:35 PM

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Does any one have the time frame it takes to replace a head gasket on a 92 EFI 4.9 It will be done in a shop with all the right tools.
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Mar 21, 2001 | 12:03 AM

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All you have to do is ask the shop what the labor guide says it will take to replace it . Im guessing in the 4 hr range ?

Mar 21, 2001 | 06:47 PM

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Well i meant in my shop and i did find out the book time today, it says 7.3 hours . Thanks for your post anyway Paul
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Mar 21, 2001 | 11:16 PM

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Just out of curiosity , whats the trouble with the head gasket on your engine ?

Mar 22, 2001 | 04:33 PM

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Paul, with a pressure test on it , it is losing about 5lbs in a hour. I checked everything for leaks even had it on the rack looking .But no water in the oil.Im planning on taking it on a 100 mile trip and didnt want any problems, because everyone else thats going is driving those other breeds.
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Mar 22, 2001 | 11:54 PM

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The reason I asked is because my head gasket is seeping coolant on the left side of the head , If I let the truck sit for 2 or 3 days I get a small drop of coolant on the floor . Im going to pull the head & replace it in the next few weeks . Its ok now , but with summer coming it aint going to get any better with the added heat , Plus at 173K miles this will be the first major repair the engine has had so I can fuss too much .

With your truck Id have a real close look at the water pump weep hole or the radiator , esp the left side tank . You can have leaks in either of those two places & because the leak is small its very easy to overlook them . If you arent getting any interior or exterior leaks at the head gasket , look the engine over very carefully , esp look for the white trails coolant leaves when it leaks .

Mar 24, 2001 | 02:23 PM

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Paul, did the head gasket Yesterday took about 6.5 hours and $64.00 for the upper gasket kit. It was seeping a little on the left side in the back , hard to fine!! But its done for now and runs great .. Went ahead and did a complete tune-up also while i had it all apart. Runs great!!!!
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