08-07-2017, 11:01 AM
its possible the last owner had a leak and threw new HG's on and didn't deck the heads to be as cheap as possible and just get it back on the road. if so, no amount of new HG is going to seal them right if they weren't straight.
sorry dude. without knowing the car's history it might be worth finding a junkyard engine but beware an engine from a junker might have the same issue, be sure to check if a block shows moisture between the block/head.
also if you try to get rid of your old engine, people buy those SOHC N/A heads to replace engines that overheated (from blown HGs) and warped stuff so just know they are worth money in nice shape. same with the bottom end.
sorry dude. without knowing the car's history it might be worth finding a junkyard engine but beware an engine from a junker might have the same issue, be sure to check if a block shows moisture between the block/head.
also if you try to get rid of your old engine, people buy those SOHC N/A heads to replace engines that overheated (from blown HGs) and warped stuff so just know they are worth money in nice shape. same with the bottom end.
2010 Civic Si
2019 4Runner TRD Off-Road
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Past: 03 Xterra SE 4x4 | 05 Impreza 2.5RS | 99.5 A4 Quattro 1.8T | 01 Accord EX | 90 Maxima GXE | 96 Explorer XLT
2019 4Runner TRD Off-Road
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Past: 03 Xterra SE 4x4 | 05 Impreza 2.5RS | 99.5 A4 Quattro 1.8T | 01 Accord EX | 90 Maxima GXE | 96 Explorer XLT