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Old 04-10-2006, 05:00 PM
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Hi all, anyone have a procedure to remove a head?I think i have a burned valve...or maybe a nuked piston.Its the #3 cylinder thats out, but it runs.I just need to know the correct procedure please!!!! Thank-you 3rd gen hea ds!
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first off, try a compression test!
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Originally Posted by Token
first off, try a compression test!
It was at a shop where it was done. I just wanted to save $$$ by removing the head myself.And having them service the head/valve thats possibly out.Btw ITS OFF OF A 90 FORMULA TBI LO3.
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