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    Question Replaceing head gasket ASAP

    Replacing my head gaskets on my 01 with 200k miles, planing on changing all hoses and the belt, any thoughts on what else I should change while it's tore down? Best place to get all my parts?
    Thanks for any help!
    Rick
    rikbrowner@aol.com

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    I want to throw in my 2c. Have you considered finding a new (used low mileage motor), (they're out there) rather than replacing head gaskets. 200K isn't a lot but my '01' went through all the usuall problems and I ended up putting a used motor in it. I couldn't be happier. Runs better than new for the past 50K. Just my 2c but if I would have done it sooner I would have saved a lot of head ache and $$$. I"ll do the same thing again as long as the body is good. Hell, I've now go 144K on the original brakes. .

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    <P>Not a bad idea! not a cheep venture just to do head gaskets!</P>

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    I bought my head gaskets from the dealer. They were cheaper then Napa. The Other ones online from rockauto.com. Dont forget the injector line seals. The dealer has those also. I paid a local diesel shop to pull the injector sleeves. I didnt remove the passenger side exhuast manifold. Just unbolt it from the head. I did remove the drivers side. It took me about 35-40 hours to get it done. Make sure to replace the rubber hose behind the fan pulley.
    Jeff

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    Glow plugs/connectors, thermostats, water pump.
    2011 Chevrolet Tahoe 5.3L daily driver
    • Previous owner of two 1994 6.5L K3500s, '01, '02, and '05 6.6L K2500s, '04 C4500, '06 K3500 dually, '06 K3500 SRW, '09 K3500HD SRW, '05 Denali
    • Total GM diesel miles to date : ~950K

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    The OE head bolts are the Torque to Yield variety, meaning they will need to be replaced along with the head gaskets.

    The lower radiator hose cost me $130 in 2004. Unless the hose is deteriorating in some way, I'd be tempted to re-use it... The upper hose usually deteriorates long before the lower rad hose because it sees the hottest coolant temps (it's cheaper too).

    Jim

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    Oil filter/flush brakes

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    Thanks for the input guys!

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