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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 11:39 PM
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im picking up some gt40p heads tomorrow off a mountaineer.... what can i do to see if they are good... everything works on them? almost as if i can just take them off the mountaineer and put them on my engine... any tips? thanks...
Old Apr 9, 2009 | 11:50 PM
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straight edge and a feeler gauge
Old Apr 10, 2009 | 09:37 AM
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good as far AS WHAT IS CONCERNED?? trueness?? cleanliness??? look at the mileage of vehicle they came off of if you have access to it
Old Apr 10, 2009 | 09:47 AM
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if it's its a front end collision vehical i tend to stay clear of engine parts for the fact of possible over heating from busted radiators and depending on how hard the impact was....stress cracks could develope.

outside of that i guess take them to a shop and spend a little cash,and have them leak tested,and flatness.
Old Apr 10, 2009 | 09:58 AM
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alrighty well im headed there now. ill prolly provide pics and see what you guys think if it was a good or a bad buy.
Old Apr 10, 2009 | 10:04 AM
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where you going?..gateway?
Old Apr 10, 2009 | 10:50 AM
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naw just a lil junkyard that doesnt know what they have. but they ended up being closed today... maybe ill get em monday
Old Apr 10, 2009 | 10:55 AM
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bummer where abouts missouri you live?
Old Apr 10, 2009 | 10:59 AM
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ha doesnt matter now does it
Old Apr 10, 2009 | 11:04 AM
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just trying to be a curtious neighbor...

never know if i might have goodies on the shelf for cheap..or know someone who does..

good luck.



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