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I heard from the machine shop today. They magnifluxed and vacuum checked the head from my 200 that was leaking water and oil. They found nothing wrong. They checked the surface and it was also not warped. The only thing they found was that the two small freeze plugs nearest the carb area were slightly leaking, more like osmossis and ooze than any drips of water. They also said that a few of the valve tips were pitted. They recommended just bolting it right back on.
Oh boy, now I am wondering if I have a cracked block, or could of the oil/water collecting in the intake manifold pockets have come just from headbolts without thread sealer. Hate to reinstall the head then have it leak again cause of a cracked block. Any ideas on how I can make sure the block is ok, while it is still in the car?
The shop is checking around their building for a 250 head. I will purchase the 250 head, mill it .030, install modern valve seats in it (if it is a pre-78 head), get it extrude honed, 4-angle valve job, install adjustable roller rockers (if I can find a manufacturer), install a cam and lifter set, new timing chain, then put it all together with new FelPro gaskets.
This is my first I6 build so any practical hints, planning tips, or advice is greatly welcomed.
Thanks everyone for your help.
Oh boy, now I am wondering if I have a cracked block, or could of the oil/water collecting in the intake manifold pockets have come just from headbolts without thread sealer. Hate to reinstall the head then have it leak again cause of a cracked block. Any ideas on how I can make sure the block is ok, while it is still in the car?
The shop is checking around their building for a 250 head. I will purchase the 250 head, mill it .030, install modern valve seats in it (if it is a pre-78 head), get it extrude honed, 4-angle valve job, install adjustable roller rockers (if I can find a manufacturer), install a cam and lifter set, new timing chain, then put it all together with new FelPro gaskets.
This is my first I6 build so any practical hints, planning tips, or advice is greatly welcomed.
Thanks everyone for your help.