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Old 03-21-2006, 05:47 PM
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Re: head gasket gone repair gone wrong??

Hello

Carefully look if you put the headgaskets on correctly. Next, (even if you didn't put the gaskets on correctly) bring the heads to a good engine shop and have the valves checked for sealing, have the gasket surface resurfaced (it needs to be REALLY) smooth!

I would be really worried what else this guy did on this van. Silicone on headgaskets is, like you implied, is a big no no! Keep your eyes open for other trouble!

Another thing to think about is your O2 sensors. They don't like anti-freeze. They get coated and don't work as well. There is a seller on ebay that looks like he has a good price for O2's. Check it out.

Regards

Dan
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