you also need a good torque wrench. head gaskets on inline engines are not too bad. v format engines are more of a pain. I did my first HG w/ a friend helping, in 2 afternoons. If you have trouble changng oil,dont try it. $800 is cheap to have someone else do it. last two have cost me $300+ ea(non benz's) plus alot of time.

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1999 Dodge Durango Cummins 4BTAA 47RE 5k lb 4x4 getting 25+mpgs, room for Seven.