View Full Version : head gasket valve job
phatmax
04-22-2012, 01:48 PM
has anyone done a head gasket and a valve job on 95 mighty max that has 190k miles and with a 2.4 the signs are a puff of white smoke on start up which are valve stem seals im shure so i just want to do it all has anyone had issues with messing up there bottom end after head install other then that it runs great and passes emissons thanks for all youre replys
LSR Mike
04-23-2012, 10:10 AM
you should be just fine with a new valve job. The only thing is when you re-do the timing belt, get the drivers side Balance Shaft in the right position.
phatmax
04-23-2012, 11:22 AM
i have done timing belts i was just curious on blowning out the bottom end
thanks for the input
camoit
04-23-2012, 12:05 PM
It will be just fine.
crvtec90
04-25-2012, 04:51 AM
I would take the head to a machine shop and have it checked for warpage or cracks.....just to be safe.
phatmax
05-03-2012, 08:59 PM
did the valve guide seals and water pump timing belt and tensioners and balance shaft belt valve cover gasket runs like a champ
LSR Mike
05-04-2012, 05:17 AM
Another Truck LIVES! should be good for another 100,000...
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