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Help! head rebuild. I need a shop in Eastern NC
OK,
2002 Durango 4x4 with 4.7 liter engine
I have a compression leak to the cooling system that causes overheating.
The oil and coolant do not mix. Coolant blows out the overflow until it gets low and then it overheats. The cooling system was burped correctly.
I will be pulling the heads myself a few weeks from now. (Probably Dec 5)
I am comfortable taking it apart and putting it back together.
BUT
I need a shop to inspect, check and rebuild the heads.
I am in Beaufort, NC which is not exactly close to anywhere.
A shop in Raleigh area would be fine too (3 hrs away).
If you know any competent shop in the area, a recommendation is appreciated.
Also, this durango is bone stock. Is there anything I should upgrade while doing this?
I know I need headgaskets, head bolts and a top end gasket set. What else do I need that I am forgetting. I have never been inside one of these 4.7s.
Anything to look out for?
Any special tools I might need?
Thanks,
Kevin
OK,
2002 Durango 4x4 with 4.7 liter engine
I have a compression leak to the cooling system that causes overheating.
The oil and coolant do not mix. Coolant blows out the overflow until it gets low and then it overheats. The cooling system was burped correctly.
I will be pulling the heads myself a few weeks from now. (Probably Dec 5)
I am comfortable taking it apart and putting it back together.
BUT
I need a shop to inspect, check and rebuild the heads.
I am in Beaufort, NC which is not exactly close to anywhere.
A shop in Raleigh area would be fine too (3 hrs away).
If you know any competent shop in the area, a recommendation is appreciated.
Also, this durango is bone stock. Is there anything I should upgrade while doing this?
I know I need headgaskets, head bolts and a top end gasket set. What else do I need that I am forgetting. I have never been inside one of these 4.7s.
Anything to look out for?
Any special tools I might need?
Thanks,
Kevin