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Duramax head gaskets....RESOLVED
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<blockquote data-quote="Tyler Diesel" data-source="post: 548490" data-attributes="member: 7165"><p><strong>Re: Duramax head gaskets???</strong></p><p></p><p>First off there is no reason to do more then pressure test the heads and have them checked if any valve problems are found get NEW head or heads the reason in me saying this is the valve guides are notorious for galding the heads and yes they may be able to stick another guide in it will not be able to properly seat. 5to6 is dealership prices for the job 8-10 is way out of range even for the extras. To start with the water pump you do not touch this while doing heads and there is no reason to change out unless it is leaking as it is done easier from under the truck on a lift. Second if you are deleting the egr there should be no extra labor for this as they are already removing the egr while completing head job and it's simple block off plates witch in return makes the job easier. As far as EFI depending if your wanting a single tune or five and the switch max 1g there. Turbo does not have to be removed so no need for upgrades there unless you want them honestly I would pull heads have checked replace with fell pro gaskets all other gaskets can be reused except for the exhaust. Install studs or new bolts that all depends and performance mods you want max price should be 3500 with not needing new heads.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Tyler Diesel, post: 548490, member: 7165"] [b]Re: Duramax head gaskets???[/b] First off there is no reason to do more then pressure test the heads and have them checked if any valve problems are found get NEW head or heads the reason in me saying this is the valve guides are notorious for galding the heads and yes they may be able to stick another guide in it will not be able to properly seat. 5to6 is dealership prices for the job 8-10 is way out of range even for the extras. To start with the water pump you do not touch this while doing heads and there is no reason to change out unless it is leaking as it is done easier from under the truck on a lift. Second if you are deleting the egr there should be no extra labor for this as they are already removing the egr while completing head job and it's simple block off plates witch in return makes the job easier. As far as EFI depending if your wanting a single tune or five and the switch max 1g there. Turbo does not have to be removed so no need for upgrades there unless you want them honestly I would pull heads have checked replace with fell pro gaskets all other gaskets can be reused except for the exhaust. Install studs or new bolts that all depends and performance mods you want max price should be 3500 with not needing new heads. [/QUOTE]
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