naplesZ Posted March 24, 2004 Share Posted March 24, 2004 My easy head job is now turning in to a new head (used one) and a cracked piston. So my question is should I just replace one or all ? If one is cracked then the others probably have been exposed to the same things. It is a na 78 with over 270k. Money is an issue but I don't want to have to do it again six months from now. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Posted March 24, 2004 Share Posted March 24, 2004 Tough decision. Old saying - you can do it the right way the first time - or you can do it again - and again ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olie05 Posted March 24, 2004 Share Posted March 24, 2004 I think you should probably replace the cracked piston, it's only going to get worse. as for the head it sounds like you are almost done with the head. A quick fix would be to drop a newer engine into there, but I did that and ended up throwing a rod The best choice (if your block is good) is to rebuild that. If you do get a used engine, make sure you torque down all the main bolts and rod nuts. It's only going to save you an engine and you can never be sure with junk yard engines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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