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Should I replace the head gasket? 200 1988

posted by  Ryan_R on  Tue Sep 13 11:15 CST 2011
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If it's not been overheated, why bother with the head? Same with the oil pump.

You can replace the intake valve seals with the head on if you'd like.

Honestly, doing the head is probably easier with the engine in the car anyway. Cars make good counterholds. :-)

Chose your battles with the seals. Non-Volvo gaskets/seals are a big gamble these days. I've been surprised how bad the quality has gotten in the aftermarket world.

-Ryan
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Athens, Ohio
1987 245 DL 324k, Dog-hauler
1990 245 DL 142k M47, E-codes, GT Sways/Braces, Dracos, A-cam
1990 744GLE 189K 16-valve
1991 745 GL 304k






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