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I just picked up an older style Banks Sidewinder. It is the non-wastgated version.
I am preparing for the install, and doing some thinking about everything I want to do while the truck is down and in the garage.
I believe my head gaskets are leaking, as I get coolant under the truck, and have spotted it slowly dripping from where the head meets the block, in the back on the passenger side. I also have oil in my coolant, and replacing the oil cooler o-rings does not seem to have fixed that little problem. I haven't noticed any leak on the driver side head gasket.
Anyway, since I am putting the turbo on, I figured now would be a good time for new head gaskets, since they are probably original to the truck (146K miles).
Is this something I should buy at schucks/napa? Is a certain brand of head gasket better than another? Price isn't a major issue, since I would rather spend now, and not have to do this again for a long time. Considering the turbo will also put more strain on the gasket.
Any advice about this procedure and gotchas to look out for would be appreciated.
Oh, I was also thinking about putting the head studs on I've seen mentioned over at TDS. It seems they are beneficial for a turbo'd motor If not, what is the benefit to using them?
I am preparing for the install, and doing some thinking about everything I want to do while the truck is down and in the garage.
I believe my head gaskets are leaking, as I get coolant under the truck, and have spotted it slowly dripping from where the head meets the block, in the back on the passenger side. I also have oil in my coolant, and replacing the oil cooler o-rings does not seem to have fixed that little problem. I haven't noticed any leak on the driver side head gasket.
Anyway, since I am putting the turbo on, I figured now would be a good time for new head gaskets, since they are probably original to the truck (146K miles).
Is this something I should buy at schucks/napa? Is a certain brand of head gasket better than another? Price isn't a major issue, since I would rather spend now, and not have to do this again for a long time. Considering the turbo will also put more strain on the gasket.
Any advice about this procedure and gotchas to look out for would be appreciated.
Oh, I was also thinking about putting the head studs on I've seen mentioned over at TDS. It seems they are beneficial for a turbo'd motor If not, what is the benefit to using them?