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Old Mar 16, 2019 | 10:46 AM
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Default Head Gasket help!

Well hell... <-- can I say that?

Now on top of everything else, looks like I have blown head gasket. I already plan on pulling the engine, replacing the oil pan with a 302-3, cutting out the mounts and installing the motor correctly. Relocating the PS and alternator, basically correcting all the crap the previous owner did wrong. I have been suspecting a head gasket issue, now I'm convinced.

The engine supposedly was built in 8/2018 and has like 1000 miles on it, the receipt says they surfaced the heads and block, so not sure whats up. Assuming I get in there and it only has a head gasket issue, what parts should be replaced vs reused? Do I just need to replace the head bolts? Lifters, push rods, everything else can be reused? I'll admit it, this is a big job for me, but I have no problem taking stuff apart and reassembling, I just don't know all the details. Will I need to adjust the rocker arms, or can I just bolt it all back together?

Any other suggestions or advise is really appreciated! Really, I have the tools, space, and ability, just don't know the details.

Engine Specs

1966 Chevelle

2002 Camaro SS (I was told)

5.7 LS1

Comp Cams 54-467-11 (Specs from Summit)

· Valve Lift with Factory Rocker Arm Ratio: 0.624 int./0.624 exh.

· Basic Operating RPM Range: 2,400-7,000

· Intake Duration at 050 inch Lift: 239

· Exhaust Duration at 050 inch Lift: 243

· Duration at 050 inch Lift: 239 int./243 exh.

243 Heads

· 2.04 Intake Valves

· 1.575 Exhaust Valves

· CNC Ported

LS6 Intake

42 LB/HR PERFORMANCE FUEL INJECTORS

Wiseco Pro Tru Street Pistons PTS523A903 (Do not know CR)

4l60e Transmission LS Streetfighter Torque Converter

Exhaust

· Speed Engineering 1-3/4” long tube headers

· 2-1/2 Pypes Exhaust





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Old Mar 16, 2019 | 12:14 PM
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If it’s own type head bolts, they are torque to yield, ie, one time use.

They are cheap so there is no need to skimp out here.

I would be concerned with a hg failure this soon. When you get the heads off, make sure all the ring lands are ok.

As for replacement gaskets, you can use ls3 or ls9, your choice.
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Old Mar 16, 2019 | 01:57 PM
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Tell us what it’s doing to make you believe it’s a head gasket issue. What’s the scoop? Nice car sir!
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