Major Nutz
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- Aug 13, 2003
Yes...Is there anything I should do before I put it back together?
Yes...
Get new gaskets.
Seriously though, if you're still using stock head bolts, either get a new set from GM or buy an ARP set. Do not reuse the OEM TTY bolts.
what's the number on those gaskets ? the fire ring looks very small/thin for a turbo head gasket ? maybe it's the pics .
drop pan!!!! what the hell happened? i see you have alky
Got the heads off and found this. It's about to get fun! Is there anything I should do before I put it back together?
Turn the boost down!
Here is a picture of mine.Make sure you put a new set of rod bearings or they will go bad due to detonation from blowing head gaskets...
GM25528486. Hope it's just a bad pic.
Were you running water or anti-freeze? See some milkshake, and if there's coolant in that slush, bearings are bye bye....
For gaskets, I'd go with the 9441PT Felpros- no magic, they just work.
If you've already got ARP studs, no reason to change.
Drop the pan and inspect before you jump to conclusions. If you shut it down right after it happened, you may not have damaged the bearings. If you drove it home............all bets are off!!
Dave