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86 240 bad head gasket 200 1986

posted by  robert240 on  Wed Nov 13 12:39 CST 2013
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This wasn't a big surprise since I found zero compression on cylinders 1 and 2. I'm thinking about using a large plastic storage container filled with water and simple green, and soaking the head overnight.

The nice thing is I now have easier access to replace the heater hoses.

Take a look:
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    86 240 bad head gasket 200 1986

    posted by  Blindboy on  Thu Nov 14 11:05 CST 2013
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    I have had good results w Head gasket repair,,,follow directions exactly on bottle,,take your time,,if its the head gasket it should work.








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    86 240 bad head gasket 200 1986

    posted by  trichard on  Wed Nov 13 13:44 CST 2013
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    don't bother. clean both block and head well, run a known good straight edge on the head surface for flatness if you have doubts send it out for resurfacing.

    the job it quite simple on a 240 red block.

    do it right and it will be the last time you ever have to on that car.






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