So I have oil in the coolant. If I replace the gasket, will i have to deck the head? Will I have to deck the block, too? I dont have any external leaks. Should I try retorquing the head first? Anyone want to buy a black reg cab with 60k miles? I was fixing up the SRT-10 but now IDK if I can afford to fix it 😥
Leaking head gasket fix
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Future plans of forced induction or nitrous? Install arp head studs instead of bolts.
After head is off lay a straight edge on it, if its flat you dont need to deck anything.
How many miles on truck? Since you're going to have to completely change coolant and oil, you might as well do both sides at the same time.
Oem pushrods and springs have a history of failure, now would be a great time to upgrade also.
Then you might start thinking about a bigger cam and some quieter, slow bleed lifters......
See, its a slippery slope
After head is off lay a straight edge on it, if its flat you dont need to deck anything.
How many miles on truck? Since you're going to have to completely change coolant and oil, you might as well do both sides at the same time.
Oem pushrods and springs have a history of failure, now would be a great time to upgrade also.
Then you might start thinking about a bigger cam and some quieter, slow bleed lifters......
See, its a slippery slope
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