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Help me get it right this time.

  • Thread starter Thread starter RydeOn
  • Start date Start date Feb 15, 2004

RydeOn

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Last time I replaced a headgasket on my 351 it leaked coolant and mixed with the oil, basically ruining my shortblock. I have a replacement shortblock that Im going to throw in her. This time I have the motor and heads out of the truck. What can I do this time around to make sure its leakproof? Give me every precaution you can give, no matter how small, dumb or insignificant it seems. Thanks stangers.
 

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clean gasket mating surfaces really well, and torque everything properly. This is all you can do. As long as you block and heads arn't warped you shoulden't ahve a problem.
 
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