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Rufton · 05-23-2013, 06:04 PM

My parents 350 has been fouling #4 and #6 for some time; HG or cracked head is suspect.
Recently it starting bleeding coolant out near rear intake manifold flange near drivers side head; this is major problem and has K1500 grounded.
I voted to install new engine but majority vote is to replace HG and maybe one head. I plan to check filter and pan oil for glitter/sludge today; to bad I don't have my filter cutter w/ me.

I could use some help in choosing a quality non-crack prone head.
I don't have service manual so torque specs would help.

Thanks

05-23-2013, 06:04 PM	#1
Rufton Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Knoxville TN Posts: 1,170	1999 350 vortec K1500 head gasket My parents 350 has been fouling #4 and #6 for some time; HG or cracked head is suspect. Recently it starting bleeding coolant out near rear intake manifold flange near drivers side head; this is major problem and has K1500 grounded. I voted to install new engine but majority vote is to replace HG and maybe one head. I plan to check filter and pan oil for glitter/sludge today; to bad I don't have my filter cutter w/ me. I could use some help in choosing a quality non-crack prone head. I don't have service manual so torque specs would help. Thanks