do i have to buy a new one if so from where.
2007-04-13 16:22:37 · 7 answers · asked by reddragon21321 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
most of the time a machine shop can mill the head flat again. this is a very common procedure. probably less than $50. if the head is warped to bad then you will have to replace it, but that's not to common. good luck
2007-04-13 16:29:47 · answer #1 · answered by doug h 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your head is truly warped, JUNK IT. Whether it is aluminum or cast, throw it out. If you have an older v-8, they are cheap to replace and well worth it. No matter what you have, warping is usually, not always caused by improper torquing sequencing by whoever installed the head (S). There are other reasons it could be warped, so I would make sure you cover all the bases before sticking time and money into a project that will in the end result in another warped head. Warped heads are like a car after an accident, you take them somewhere to get repaired, yet they'll never be as good as new. My advise, junk it.
2007-04-14 16:35:56 · answer #2 · answered by yenkoman1969 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a warped head, see a doctor.
2007-04-13 16:26:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
A machine shop might be able to plane your old one smooth.
Any repair shop will have contact with suppliers who will replace the head. Unless its on your Briggs and Stratton lawn mower, this is a big do it yourself job , so get the professional to do it and to guarrantee their work.
2007-04-13 16:34:44 · answer #4 · answered by jimanddottaylor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it to an engine machine shop,,they'll be able to determine whether it's repairable or not.
If it is,,it usually a lot more economical to rebuild a head.
And often they are "better than new" if the work is well done.
Good luck with it.
2007-04-13 16:30:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
your local engine rebuilder will have the facility to machine the head if possible and also supply the necessary gaskets for most applications....if that it beyond repair they will point you in the right direction
2007-04-13 16:36:40 · answer #6 · answered by h.a x 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You neglected to say Make, Model, year, mileage, engine size.
Without knowing that, Buy a new head.
ADDED:
1994 Plymouth Voyager??
Scrap it. and buy another one. They're cheap.
2007-04-13 16:33:00 · answer #7 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋