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Old 09-20-2016, 12:51 PM
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Bend heads

Good day guys
Just wanted to know what should i do if i got my engine mixing oil and water and end up with bend heads.

Do they affect the cams?

Should i replace them?

Or is it ok to re machine them?
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Old 09-20-2016, 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by maxam
Good day guys
Just wanted to know what should i do if i got my engine mixing oil and water and end up with bend heads.

Do they affect the cams?

Should i replace them?

Or is it ok to re machine them?
Have you seen coolant in the oil, or oil in the coolant?

Have you done a block test? This helps determine if exhaust gas is entering the coolant system.

Did your car overheat? What make you think that you have warped heads?
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Old 09-21-2016, 06:29 AM
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I allredy opened the heads and found blown head gaskets.

Yes there was a milk when i opened the oil cover.
And there was some kind of foom coming from the radiator it looks like a saop foom.

And yes i got my car over heated unfortunately befor all of that.

My mechanic said that i have a warped heads.
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Old 09-21-2016, 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by maxam
I allredy opened the heads and found blown head gaskets.

Yes there was a milk when i opened the oil cover.
And there was some kind of foom coming from the radiator it looks like a saop foom.

And yes i got my car over heated unfortunately befor all of that.

My mechanic said that i have a warped heads.
Most of us would install a used engine at this point. Good ones are still plentiful and cheap.
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Old 09-22-2016, 12:10 AM
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What if it was modified with low compression pistons and rods and cams for turbo project ? of couse you dont want to loose that.

That is why im asking if its affecting the cams or not. I have a good block and pistons. But heads are bend and head gasket is blown.
Replace heads? Or re machine them?
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