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Originally Posted by alexl
I have never heard of a head gasket as "beyond life" these either seal or they don't (in my opinion), no reason to replace unless needed. Also, why replace timing chain if stretch is within spec? Timing chains rarely fail like belts do.
Valve guides - agree, will get to those.
Your compression is very high - wasn't the "factory new" compression something like the low 400s?
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OM617 head gasket failure - pictures
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/285883-om617-head-gasket-failure-pictures.html
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