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Looks like you will be replacing some pistons. Some how something has come in contact with the piston crowns and ripped out chunks. I know it looks small but the damage can be extensive to the rest of the piston crown. It also allows compression gasses an easier access to the sides of the piston...

Chris you pack things so well sometimes it takes half a day to get the package open ! :grin:

My brand new gaskets came in the mail and the box was folded in half. Would you guys use these or recommend returning them? You can see where the piston ring on the gasket is pulled away from the gasket material because of the bend. Makes me nervous. Just like Gimpyrobb said, "Don't use...

An Oxygen Sensor wrench makes a lot of sense !

If you have never taken an engine apart then I would get help from an experienced person to help you. I would not take the valves apart ! They are under a lot of pressure and can cause a lot of damage if done improperly !

The rods with springs, are you talking about the valves ? If you are then they come out with a special "valve spring compressor" tool. I would let the shop deal with them if you don't have the tools.

The heads where just changed out recently ? Take it back to them and have them do it right ! They messed up something for the gaskets to go bad this fast. More then likely the heads need shaving.

For us to do this job correctly really would take a week. I would remove all injectors and completely teardown the heads. Get them checked for warpage and do a valve job. I don't want to have to go back in a year to do a valve job. Get it all done now. It's the same thing when removing the...

I agree. It usually takes 3 or more days depending how the heads are (do they need work) to do a head gasket. That's in our shop with nice lifting equipment and hoists and such !