At this point, I'm still not sure if I'm up against a need to replace the head gasket or the entire head on this truck. I priced a new head for the thing and an OEM head is +$700.
A vortec head is around $200 from the same dealer (although, I can't run one of each). The Vortec conversion (complete) is right at $1200.
I thought I had heard of crate engines for good prices a while back (around $1500?). Can anyone offer a location or web site on this?
Thanks, Snowman
Hey Snow, Found this.
Snowman....
A crate engine is the best way to go..!!
Check here
Hey Snowman..Here's another good link.....
Yank the heads and have them magnafluxed. This will show you if it's a cracked head or just the head gasket.+
Doc
yeah, I know. They're at the local NAPA machine shop being checked, magnafluxed - whatever they need. I just wanted to get my ducks in a row in case I get bad news. I don't want to get my back up against a wall.
Thanks, Snowman
what truck?
Snow,
Check out the 350 HO @
Doc
'94 K1500 Suburban 350/4L60E
look at the shipping and core charges, then check out what the local dealer wants..
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