Steven X. Schwenk wrote: > > > my question: assuming the heads are bad (what, tis the season for head > failures...re the other recent lists), and given the 90,000 miles on the > current engine, should i replace the heads or the entire engine...? Hi: I belive your short block is ok, you just need to pay attention to the heads. I had my engine apart at about 130,000 and the cylinders had no wear ridge and there were still plenty of hatch marks in them. I repaired the heads and now am up to 180,000 with no problems. It still sounds great (quiet and tight). -- Todd Francis Ridgefield, Washington USA '86 Westy Syncro '91 Tristar |
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