Once ya change the Head Gasket, how much time have you bought yourself?
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I've had good luck to date, with one job now posting 60,000 miles. I think the newer gaskets are more reliable than the original, but as others note, temperature seems to be the key, with proper system maintenance most important. I also credit high octane fuel, as cheap gas burns faster and will push chamber pressures well over the limit.
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My rover came with a new shortblock that was installed by a dealership. They put the old heads on the new block. I was told by a well respected rover guy that new the history of the truck very well that it was assembled by "one of the best mechanics in the industry." They were seeping coolant within 45,000 miles. The engine never got hot.
From everything I've read, the order of longevity is: head gaskets done by the owner which seem to last a long time, then you get the indy head gaskets, then you get the dealership gaskets. It's the inverse of the cost.
From everything I've read, the order of longevity is: head gaskets done by the owner which seem to last a long time, then you get the indy head gaskets, then you get the dealership gaskets. It's the inverse of the cost.
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