1st time swapping cylinder heads
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1st time swapping cylinder heads
I've been looking for information, videos or anything in general that will help make this job a little easier. I've got a 1990 Dodge Ramcharger with a 318 that overheated and warped the heads. I've been looking for resources to aid me in getting my baby back on the road, but a lot of the things I've been finding aren't labeled correctly, and have done nothing but waste my time.
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I've got the parts, I just cant find anything that shows me how to replace the old ones. I'm somewhat new to doing my own work. This will be the biggest thing I've done, and I don't want to mess it up. Love my truck
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RacerHog (05-08-2020)
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Wow.... I'm not sure of your skill level? But from A being easy / D being hardest... I would put this job at a D+..
I would agree with Coronet 500... You Tube is going to be your friend... Uncle Dave's Garage, Vise Grip Garage, South Main Street Auto, Motor Trend, Ect.
But... If you are ready to go.... Take lots of pictures... Remove stuff and put them in order. Bag and label nuts and bolt.
When you get it all apart and everything cleaned up and ready to go back together. Start by using a straightedge and make sure the engine block deck is not warped.. At this point Im going to assume that the engine block is not cracked?
I would agree with Coronet 500... You Tube is going to be your friend... Uncle Dave's Garage, Vise Grip Garage, South Main Street Auto, Motor Trend, Ect.
But... If you are ready to go.... Take lots of pictures... Remove stuff and put them in order. Bag and label nuts and bolt.
When you get it all apart and everything cleaned up and ready to go back together. Start by using a straightedge and make sure the engine block deck is not warped.. At this point Im going to assume that the engine block is not cracked?
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If your serious about this I would also remove lower block drain plugs to flush sediment out of the block. Post pictures or find a knowledgeable mechanic to look at both sides of your head gaskets, they can show valuable information before proceeding.
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