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Old 08-23-2011, 05:17 PM
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Default Re: 2.3L - Headgasket, top end seals, water pump, timing belt (replacement procedure)

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Originally Posted by sheltonfilms View Post
I would pressure test your cooling system and see if it holds pressure.


I coullld do that, but I almost have the motor all the way back together anyway... Going to run her on pure H2O first to flush out the whole system, maybe drain/refill a few times to get all the old shit out, then fill with a 50/50 mix of coolant/water and see if I end up with oil again. If I do, then I had a cracked block or head and the whole project was in vain, but at least I have a proper write-up for others to use. Worst to worse, I can always park it on the corner with a for-sale sign for $1500, list off all the new work that's been done to it, and sell it off.
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2.3L Headgasket/TIMING/Water Pump replacement guide
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