what to check for when buying a used head..

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May 26, 2006 | 08:44 AM

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what to check for when buying a used head..

Im going to buy a GSR head for my ls block tonight..what should i check to make sure evrything is good, as far as the valves,cams n such?? thanks

May 26, 2006 | 08:48 AM

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well with out taking it to a machine shop you wont tell much. it could have a crack you cant see . you can take a straight edge and feller gauges to the surface and check clearances for warpage

May 26, 2006 | 09:12 AM

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yea, that sucks because id be able to bring it to a shop after i buy it, but if something was wrong it would be to late.

May 26, 2006 | 09:14 AM

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if you do buy it id still take it to machine shop and have it cleaned, surfaced and maybe valve job

May 26, 2006 | 09:19 AM

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o yea i def will..

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