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Re: How to replace head gaskets
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Originally Posted by drdd
I don't hear alot on the forums about head gaskets needing replaced on Vortecs ... they seem to be tough little engines below the notorious lower intake gasket ...
... just curious ...
over the life of your truck, was there one thing that you think may have lead to the head gasket leak?
was it overheated repeatedly?
do you beat it up 4X4 off road?
... just curious ...
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Not sure. I don't do much off road, so I'd guess it was due to the thermal stresses from overheating the engine over its lifetime. i am the second owner..bought it with 86K on it. The first owner used it to tow a lot, and ended up having to rebuild the tranny at 75K. Since I've had it there were a number of cooling issues leading to overheating - including the water pump around 100K, and radiator at 140K that had to be replaced.
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