[t_and_a6]

My buddy's head gasket blew on his Ford and I was wondering if it is really important to actually get them machined when he goes to replace the gasket??
My buddy and I are doin the work for him but I was wonderin if you actually really need to machine the heads if it's important.

Thanks for the help

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81 rust bucket Bronco 33" muds just for havin fun

 

[Doug]

You might need them decked. Did it overheat at all? It's not too expensive to get them measured.

 

[monzter]

If they're cast iron they're probably fine, but if they're aluminium check to see if they're warped. Aluminium heads warp very easily.

 

[Mudhucker]

I'd spend the little extra and get them machined, they magnaflux?? i think that's the word? the heads to see if they're cracked and then they shave them down to ensure they're 100% true and the gasket will definately fit proper, if you don't the heads may have slight bends in them and they'll leak like crap still.

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1985 K5 Blazer Fully Stock even gay 235r15 tires. On the way 4in susp 3in body 35's extensive engine build up and new camo paint

 

[BBP]

Definetly get it magnafluxed.

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'86 Toyscrota, currently in too many parts to count.
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