The heads are off

82 GT · 09-24-2002, 05:10 PM

I removed the heads today. The #5 piston was as clean as a whistle. Then I noticed something odd. There were two different types of head gaskets on there. One was a Fel-Pro gasket and the other one is...well...I don't know what kind it is.
I'm getting th idea that at some point in this engine's history, that a head gasket blew before.
Other than that, everything "looks" good. The pistons are not coated with heavy carbon nor are the valves in the heads.
I think I am going to go ahead and take the engine out because I need to replace the oil pan gasket and looks almost impossible to do with the engine in.
It looks like my '82 is going to be down for awhile

I'll probably be posting lots of threads for input on ideas, tips etc. as go through this long project.

avbcon12 · 09-28-2002, 08:38 AM

i bet thats what happened to the motor previously. but since all is well good luck!

take care,
adam

09-24-2002, 05:10 PM	#1
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	The heads are off I removed the heads today. The #5 piston was as clean as a whistle. Then I noticed something odd. There were two different types of head gaskets on there. One was a Fel-Pro gasket and the other one is...well...I don't know what kind it is. I'm getting th idea that at some point in this engine's history, that a head gasket blew before. Other than that, everything "looks" good. The pistons are not coated with heavy carbon nor are the valves in the heads. I think I am going to go ahead and take the engine out because I need to replace the oil pan gasket and looks almost impossible to do with the engine in. It looks like my '82 is going to be down for awhile I'll probably be posting lots of threads for input on ideas, tips etc. as go through this long project. __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.

09-28-2002, 08:38 AM	#2
avbcon12 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: West Bloomfield, MI Posts: 391	i bet thats what happened to the motor previously. but since all is well good luck! take care, adam __________________ 90 GT black/ grey leather ported GT-40 heads w/ 1.7RR, Cobra intake w/ ported lower, 24# injectors, 190LPH pump, 75mm Pro-M MAF, 65mm TB, K&N panel, BBK long tubes, Off road H-pipe, 2 ch. Flowmaster, Black magic fan, Kirban FPR, 180 deg. T-stat, 3.73's, Steeda Tri-Ax, 130 amp alt. Accell 8.8 race wires/cap/rotor, motorcraft plugs, Factory Five suspension, etc etc etc.... http://avbcon12.stangnet.com

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