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Oct 27, 2009 | 09:39 AM

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quicklook2

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just think how much fun they would be to get off if they were really rusty like here in northern ohio.

Oct 27, 2009 | 11:32 AM

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Milwaukee1979F150

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Originally Posted by quicklook2

just think how much fun they would be to get off if they were really rusty like here in northern ohio.

True

broke 4 bolts off Intake manifold to head and 3 bolts on exhaust manifold.

Oct 27, 2009 | 01:08 PM

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88PONY

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ya true i guess its good being here in southern california where theres no rust. im originally from jersey so i know rusty parts. i just hope it goes back together easy...

Oct 27, 2009 | 01:12 PM

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If you didn't break any of the studs off in the head then consider yourself lucky!

Oct 27, 2009 | 02:03 PM

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quicklook2

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if you lifted the head off the block without breaking your back then consider yourself lucky!

Oct 27, 2009 | 03:21 PM

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88PONY

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ya no broken bolts even the nuts to the manifold studs came right off. i did crack one of the tabs on the lower intake that the exhaust manifold holds down but it shouldnt be a problem. gonna drop the head off to carquest now...

Oct 30, 2009 | 06:27 PM

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and after i did the whole job check engine light goes on and i get code p0301...misfire cylinder#1 just my luck...maybe its the wires? maybe an injector? i sont get it the trucks got plenty of power....

Oct 30, 2009 | 11:13 PM

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quicklook2

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might be a silly question but did you reset the computer?

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Oct 31, 2009 | 12:55 AM

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yes i did, from what i think. the battery was disconnected durring the entire job. that should reset it right? i just drove it all night and it seems fine...i dont get it...

Oct 31, 2009 | 11:11 AM

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what will carquest do with the head? I didn't kow they will look at it for you? I have both of my girlfriends heads off of her chrysler 3.8L and if carquest will check them for me hey not a bad deal!