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Re: Seeking advice - rebuilt engine failed within 1,000 miles
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Originally Posted by skizzik
He suggested getting a new engine or at least a new short block (bottom half) and having him put it in. The maintenance guy who works at my apartment suggested that I learn how to replace the head gaskets myself (he learned himself on his old truck), but that seems like quite an undertaking.
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Noooooo.... At this point the upper half of the engine is damaged. Buy a crate engine for a fresh install. You're just asking for trouble (again) if you try to put the old heads on a new short block. Like I said before...BTDT.
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1989 K1500 Chev. EC
Original owner; some of the aftermarket parts I've installed are Borla headers, Hypertech chip, Edelbrock water pump, and a Stillen rear disc brake conversion kit.
2009 Hummer H3T 3.7L 5M (sold)
1997 K2500 Chev. EC 7.4L/ 4L80E
2018 Dodge Ram 2500 HD R/C
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