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Old May 15, 2010 | 04:06 PM
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precups cracks
is it normal for precups to have small cracks in them and do i need to change them
 
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Old May 15, 2010 | 05:52 PM
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Yes its normal and a fact of life......as long as the cracks do not pass the fire ring on the head gasket you can leave them in and run them.
 
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thanks i just wanted to make sure im not trying to tear up my moter
 
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All of mine had hairline cracks. Like previously said small ones are common and it's fine.
 
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