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    How bad is the HG job on a 7.3 IDI?

    Any opinions on Viton front and rear seals? I have heard to only go with the national brand. I also don't know if them having a sleeve means anything. Can i just take the sleeve off if I dont need it? Not really sure what the right question to ask regarding the sleeve is. Never done this job...
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    How bad is the HG job on a 7.3 IDI?

    I think this is the perfect kit for this project, what do you guys think? I know it has more than I need like the valve cover gaskets that I already did + other parts but I am hearing its a great brand - The guy from this company I just spoke with said I can go with stock head bolts if I am not...
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    How bad is the HG job on a 7.3 IDI?

    Thanks how do these compare to the ARPs?
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    How bad is the HG job on a 7.3 IDI?

    These here, look like head bolts https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/fel-pro/fel-pro-m12-1-75-thread-hex-cylinder-head-bolt-set/fel0/es72161?srsltid=AfmBOooCZVF4ZFs4_-dnky1GlkTThgqQpG7dueJ7S9C-dMyLZYW73DDK
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    How bad is the HG job on a 7.3 IDI?

    The fel pro studs are $100 is it really worth spending 5 times more on the ARPs I linked above? Especially if no turbo?
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    How bad is the HG job on a 7.3 IDI?

    What do you guys think about this set? https://classicdieseldesigns.com/collections/engine/products/cdd-7-3-6-9-idi-engine-reseal-kit How about these? Seem very pricey https://www.summitracing.com/parts/arp-250-4204?srsltid=AfmBOorso8uzLqI1-IpCi5c6s2PrDSnnfVoCkvK2qvbJOnT98_LN53JfIcY
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    How bad is the HG job on a 7.3 IDI?

    Did an AI search and the info actually seems pretty good, anything to add or omit? I'm probably not touching anything related to the IP, even rec brands, I know ARP is dried up, whats the next best thing? Wont be doing turbo ever. 1. Essential Seals & Gaskets Aside from the ones you mentioned...
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    How bad is the HG job on a 7.3 IDI?

    So to sum it down I need the front and rear cracnkshaft seal, plus the gaskets that go between the cooler and the engine right? Plus the HG itself, what else should I be getting? Thanks.
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    How bad is the HG job on a 7.3 IDI?

    I thought there were only 2 seals that needed replacing while the engine was out. The front and main seal, so there's a rear seal as well? How many more am I missing? I have no idea how to access any of these seals.
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    How bad is the HG job on a 7.3 IDI?

    Dumb question but when you guys refer to the front and main seals, what parts are we talking about here? What contact points do the front seal and the main seal, seal?
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    How bad is the HG job on a 7.3 IDI?

    I've been hearing not to mess with the timing cover, any thoughts on that?
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    How bad is the HG job on a 7.3 IDI?

    Might you have a link to those?
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    How bad is the HG job on a 7.3 IDI?

    What do you guys think about this main and front seal kit? https://classicdieseldesigns.com/pro...46245739593972 Do I need the sleeves, is there a better one you guys recommend? What about the manifold gasket? Any proven leader out there? I don't need the valve covers on the felpro kit...
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    How bad is the HG job on a 7.3 IDI?

    Yeah, took care of the valve cover gaskets last year, I too prefer rubber the rubber one.
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    How bad is the HG job on a 7.3 IDI?

    This one here...
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    How bad is the HG job on a 7.3 IDI?

    I'm starting a parts list and would appreciate any input on what brands or kits I can go with. I have heard that there is plenty of junk seals and gaskets out there and to make sure I buy the "right" ones. I will be needing the obvious, HG, seals, manifold gasket. What types worked for you guys...
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    How bad is the HG job on a 7.3 IDI?

    Ironically I have an atf leak somewhere back there. Haven't hunted down the source quite yet.
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    How bad is the HG job on a 7.3 IDI?

    Ok but the transmission needs to be dropped right? If so sounds hard working on your back.
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    How bad is the HG job on a 7.3 IDI?

    Seems like that rear seal would be an absolute pain. How bad is it to drop the trans without the truck on a lift?
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    How bad is the HG job on a 7.3 IDI?

    Thanks, please post the video links and resources you used. Did pulling just the head allow you to replace the front and main seal? Or does the whole engine need to be pulled for that?
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    How bad is the HG job on a 7.3 IDI?

    So just pull it from top with a hoist, no need to drop anything before?
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    How bad is the HG job on a 7.3 IDI?

    Thanks Nero, I guess I'm in between just paying someone to do all of that work or potential work or trying it myself. $5-6k is steep but I think that would guarantee it's done correctly versus a steep learning curve by doing it myself and potentially messing that up. If I do the work myself I...
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    How bad is the HG job on a 7.3 IDI?

    Tried this already with no luck unfortunately, there is leakage not sure what it is, comes out black by the time it hits the floor. What if the heads aren't flat? Any idea what a machine shop charges for cutting these? Kinda concerned it may be busted in there, same question here, if it does...
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    How bad is the HG job on a 7.3 IDI?

    I finally have enough room to do this job. F250 1992 7.3IDI non turbo 143k, I have never done a HG job but have done simpler things like suspension work, swap starters, pulleys,timing belts, replace valve cover gaskets, suspension/brakes, engine/trans swaps etc. The best quote I can get in my...
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    Have a leak coming from this area

    Amber colored not sure where the fluid is originating from.

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