Originally Posted by larry perkins

ok we are trying to get to the bottom of the problem.
what is the possibility that a head gasket fails without anything else being wrong,i say slim to none.
turbo passes oil,carbon builds up on top of piston and on head,raises compression, blows gasket, the rods just arent strong enough to handle the force applied and there fore bend.
so is it smart to go replace the head gasket and do the required maintenance,spend the 2k,and leave the possibility open that there are loose bolts and washers in the oil pan???
larry perkins lou ky
have to end this early ,got to go to a meeting