> He also recommended getting a brand new rebuild with new heads > instead of going the "reseal" route... now my heads were replaced in 96... I > want to get a second opinion! How old is the engine? How many miles? Ever been rebuilt? You have to calculate whether it's worth sinking the cost of head replacement into an engine which itself might need to be replaced shortly. Best, d. 1990 GL -- "Mudskipper" |
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