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[scottryana]

Yeah I think this is kind of a flip the coin debate. For me I was pushed over the edge when I saw a puddle under the truck and it could have been the back of the headgasket or the rear heater lines, either way the easiest way to get to them was to pull the head, and while I was there have EMS clean everything up.

I am not going to lie, now that I see the condition of the head, the headgasket and the block, I am really glad I just did it. I was able to do it on my terms, not rushed, not stranded along the side of the road in some small town trying to figure out how to handle it.

To each their own, but if you see any issues I would just do it, you get good peace of mind and if you do it before a catastrophic failure you can avoid any head warpage, blown radiator, etc.

Don't get sucked in! Put the money away for when you actually need it.

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[Delancy]

The powder coat on the Valve Cover is just aesthetics. It will be much easier to clean up than the cast aluminum.

Gotcha. Wasn't sure.

Don't get sucked in! Put the money away for when you actually need it.

Shhhh.

Jump in Welltech. The water's fine.

 

[streetsoffire]

Great thread........I hope you don't mind my asking: what color (or code) is the Line-X?

 

[Welltech]

Don't get sucked in! Put the money away for when you actually need it.

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Thanks for keeping me on target.

 

[scottryana]

Streets,

Thanks for the kudos. I am sorry there really isn't a color code for the line-x. I tried to have them use the Lexus color code for the flares, but it wasn't in their system. I got lucky that there is a Line-x distribution center locally and the dealer went to them with one of my old fender flares and had it scanned and a custom color made up.

Great thread........I hope you don't mind my asking: what color (or code) is the Line-X?

 

[scottryana]

Valve Cover

Simple and black.

 

[Welltech]

Looks great.

 

[scottryana]

Let me just tell you when EMS Powered gets on a roll they get a lot done! I was a little worried taking my truck there after hearing stories about exhaust delivery times, etc. but after visiting the shop, meeting the guys, seeing their work, and watching how fast the progress goes on my truck (when I order the right parts) I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone.

Well I probably shouldn't say that yet since I haven't seen the bill. Haha

 

[86tuning]

Shhhh.

Jump in Welltech. The water's fine.

Lmao. Just about died reading this.

 

[scottryana]

Head and cams back in, ceramic and powder coating being done, and looking like another 1/2 day to a running truck.

 

[Luke111]

Ryan, you're going to make me spend more money...when you have a chance can you give us a list of the OEM parts you're replacing...With 181,000 on the clock I may follow your lead as my head gaskets never been replaced..Looking good

Lou

 

[scottryana]

Working late buttoning things up.

 

[scottryana]

Cleaned up oil cooler. Actually looks brand new

 

[scottryana]

Hey Lou, I will see what I can do, but I am not sure I have all the part numbers. A lot of it has been just going into the parts department pulling up the diagrams and just saying give me one of everything lol. And even then I forgot some things like o-rings on oil sensors etc. that Baktash and Zack had to go back and order for me.

Cdan has a pretty complete list I can send you but the danger isn't the head gasket parts they all come in a kit, it's all the "well while I am doing it" parts that really you need to decide when to stop or you will have a brand new motor.

I will email you the parts list I got from Cdan even though I didn't end up ordering from him. (Sorry Cdan!)

Ryan, you're going to make me spend more money...when you have a chance can you give us a list of the OEM parts you're replacing...With 181,000 on the clock I may follow your lead as my head gaskets never been replaced..Looking good

Lou

 

[NKP Garage]

Hey Lou, I will see what I can do, but I am not sure I have all the part numbers. A lot of it has been just going into the parts department pulling up the diagrams and just saying give me one of everything lol. And even then I forgot some things like o-rings on oil sensors etc. that Baktash and Zack had to go back and order for me.

Cdan has a pretty complete list I can send you but the danger isn't the head gasket parts they all come in a kit, it's all the "well while I am doing it" parts that really you need to decide when to stop or you will have a brand new motor.

I will email you the parts list I got from Cdan even though I didn't end up ordering from him. (Sorry Cdan!)

I'll have all the part numbers that we got parts for on your invoice. So that will be an easy reference for a lot of the parts used on your rig.

 

[scottryana]

Oh that will be great! I forgot you guys have probably done as many parts as I brought you. So between what I have and EMS, I should be able to put together a pretty good list for you Lou. But from what you have told me about the PO of your truck I would expect your cooling system to be in better shape than mine even with 50K more miles.

 

[Luke111]

Oh that will be great! I forgot you guys have probably done as many parts as I brought you. So between what I have and EMS, I should be able to put together a pretty good list for you Lou. But from what you have told me about the PO of your truck I would expect your cooling system to be in better shape than mine even with 50K more miles.

Thanks guys, at the very least I'll file it away...for another day

 

[scottryana]

Clean

EMS took the time to deep clean every part.

 

[scottryana]

Excited to get it back!

 

[scottryana]

Sandblasted before acid dip before the ceramic coat.