Hey everyone! I got a hold of a spare cylinder head and upper and lower intake manifolds. I'm wanting to take the head to a shop to have checked for cracks/warping and am looking for what else might be good to get done while its there. I'm thinking maybe having the cams looked over, parts cleaned. I'm hesitant to have any porting or polishing done as I'm not planning on doing any extensive engine work done other than one of Jake's turbo kits down the road. Any tips?
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Got a new cylinder head and intake manifolds...Any while you're in there tips?
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Replace everything you can afford to replace under the timing cover. If you're feeling particularly ambitious, upgrade to the M44 timing case and get rid of a major M42 weakness - the idler sprocket. Since you're taking things apart you may as well replace the oil pressure relief valve, the upper oil pan gasket, and loctite the upper oil pan bolts.
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Definitely take a look at fixing the mess under the intake while you have that whole area exposed, worthwhile task. With the head off you could also scrub the block clean and take some time to take the firewall off and look at your hamster wheel and clean out any debris hiding behind there. Timing chain complements are a must for preventive checks.The fun never ends :-?
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Originally posted by varg View PostReplace everything you can afford to replace under the timing cover. If you're feeling particularly ambitious, upgrade to the M44 timing case and get rid of a major M42 weakness - the idler sprocket. Since you're taking things apart you may as well replace the oil pressure relief valve, the upper oil pan gasket, and loctite the upper oil pan bolts.
Originally posted by RCtheRed View PostDefinitely take a look at fixing the mess under the intake while you have that whole area exposed, worthwhile task. With the head off you could also scrub the block clean and take some time to take the firewall off and look at your hamster wheel and clean out any debris hiding behind there. Timing chain complements are a must for preventive checks.fried chicken
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