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Old 07-19-2008, 11:56 PM
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Originally Posted by yellowbenz View Post
Is this a common mode of failure for the headgasket on an om617? I thought these iron head engines where more resistant to damage from overheating.
I don't think that it's common - the engines are pretty damn solid - but as car guys, you and I both know, anything can happen & usually it'll be when we're least prepared for it.
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