moto.hi Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 (edited) I've had coolant leak issues for a while and finally did a pressure test and realized the head gaskets were shot. Since this ill be the second time around I measured the heads and also realized I was going to need to get new heads as they had already been machined to the limits. I picked up a new set via a facebook group from a guy who had stated they were tested and ready to go. Once they got here (I live in Hawaii) I measured the and low and behold they too are out of spec according to the RAVE overhaul manual. Here's what I have. A few people have said I should be ok even though they are about .25 mm over what the RAVE says. I'm wondering what folks on here think. And if maybe using slightly thicker gaskets - if thats even an option - would be a good idea. Drivers Side A - 22.19 mm B - 61.84 mm Passenger side A - 22.25 mm B - 61.88 mm 02 D2 SD - 138k, L8 4" TF Lift, TF shock turrets, TF panhard & steering rods, Tom Woods front double cardon drive shaft, TF 1" spacers, TF rock sliders, Britpart HD rear bumper Edited April 11, 2020 by moto.hi added truck info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve200TDi Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 Hi, Where did the head gasket fail on your original head? As this could point to a problem, but it may just be head gasket failure/ I'm not sure what that measurement represents or means.....maybe someone else will have an idea. As long as the head is flat you shouldn't have a problem. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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