Pulling heads
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Pulling heads
I installed longtubes a few weeks ago to find that the rear PS bolt was broken off in the head. Crossing my fingers for no leaks didn't work, so now I have to fix it.
I tried cutting a groove in it with a dremel and turning it out with a flathead... no luck. Next I bought a 90* drill and some reverse thread extractor bits and that didn't work either. It just ate the threads off of the extractor bit.
Now I have to pull the head. While it's off I'm wondering if I should pull both heads and have some work done.
I'm NOT wanting to spend a lot of money at this point, and really it's just a daily driver so anything nearing $1000 is out. For $500 or less is there anything worth while? I figured I could at least polish them with a dremel...
Any thoughts?
Also, any tips or tricks for removing heads in these things? It appears to be pretty straight forward with plenty of clearance, unlike F-bodies.
I tried cutting a groove in it with a dremel and turning it out with a flathead... no luck. Next I bought a 90* drill and some reverse thread extractor bits and that didn't work either. It just ate the threads off of the extractor bit.
Now I have to pull the head. While it's off I'm wondering if I should pull both heads and have some work done.
I'm NOT wanting to spend a lot of money at this point, and really it's just a daily driver so anything nearing $1000 is out. For $500 or less is there anything worth while? I figured I could at least polish them with a dremel...
Any thoughts?
Also, any tips or tricks for removing heads in these things? It appears to be pretty straight forward with plenty of clearance, unlike F-bodies.
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I actually bought PRC Stage 2.5 heads when I did mine, they were like 1,500. You shouldn't have much problems selling your stock 243 casting heads for around 400 to even 600 bucks depending on the buyer. keep in mind, you're going to need all new head bolts, and gaskets. Removing the heads is fairly easy, IIRC, there was 15 bolts in each head, and I forget how many for the rocker arm bars.
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I can't see you doing much in the way of performance mods while you've got them off on that budget...
But I definitely would take them both off, and at least have them freshened up. You're already there, and might as well do it while they are off.
But I definitely would take them both off, and at least have them freshened up. You're already there, and might as well do it while they are off.
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you need this for the fuel lines, i don't know for sure which size right now.
http://www.buy.com/pr/product.aspx?s...lerid=30885553
for head gaskets, this is what I used:
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...RPGASKAMS_____
i did some research about the permatorqueMLS gaskets before I bought them, and they're highly touted around here. people throwing boost at them and everything.
http://www.buy.com/pr/product.aspx?s...lerid=30885553
for head gaskets, this is what I used:
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...RPGASKAMS_____
i did some research about the permatorqueMLS gaskets before I bought them, and they're highly touted around here. people throwing boost at them and everything.
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As for head work.. i am definitely going to get them 226cc Cncd at AI this winter...
http://www.advancedinduction.com/LSX...cGMLS2Head.php
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If it were me... (Which it isn't... And I'm known for being a bit overly ****! LOL)... I'd do the above... Especially the lifters... As well as having the heads stripped down, cleaned up, check the valve seats, and replace the valve seals.
Any reputable machine shop should be able to do those things for you for right around your budget or maybe a bit more.
Again... Probably not necessary... BUT... If I was already halfway there... I'd go ahead and do it.
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I'm with 07CTS-V, Lifters, Comp Cam Trunion upgrade, springs, Valve seals, ARP head bolts and stock MLS gaskets, should put you around $500.
I just pulled my heads last week, easy job and gives you a chance to clean up the combustion chamber a bit. You probably already know this but make sure you get some ARP lube and torque in the correct order when re-installing the heads.
I just pulled my heads last week, easy job and gives you a chance to clean up the combustion chamber a bit. You probably already know this but make sure you get some ARP lube and torque in the correct order when re-installing the heads.
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Yeah, plus engine assembly lube, possibly a timing set, timing cover gasket, 3 jaw puller rental, possibly harmonic balancer if you find a groove worn in yours, then pushrods. Plus, you'll have to pull the radiator and move the AC condensor. I'm not saying don't put a cam in, but, if you do, you might as well buy better heads while you're at it.