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Old 09-30-2006, 08:51 PM
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well finally went to recheck the 300sdl heres the info

well about a month ago i was looking at a 87 300sdl I posted pics


got it running today dosent smoke 1/4 as much now im thinking it was loaded with fuel from other people trying to start it


i forgot my coolant pressure tester but filled it up to the the top and started it . It was pushing coolant out of and bubbling (not to heavy)

the head casting # is r 603 016 14 01

so what should i do now ?

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Old 09-30-2006, 09:32 PM
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Hmmm

Plan on replacing the head.
Be aware the rods may be bent.



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Old 10-01-2006, 05:05 PM
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ok anyway of hearing the noise fromt he pistons or anything

or at this point should i turn and run away
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Old 10-01-2006, 05:07 PM
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Run unless you want to dump about $2000 for a new cylinder head.
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Old 10-03-2006, 12:42 AM
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Yes

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Run unless you want to dump about $2000 for a new cylinder head.
Minimum.
Expect there to be a few other unhappy surprises hidden in there.

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