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Old 02-23-2009, 04:49 PM
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Default Re: head replaced SECOND TIME

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Originally Posted by pdsq99f4
The problem is in the valve seats. The intake valves don't seal because the valve seats deteriorate. The updated heads have inserts in the seats. I've replaced probably 400 of these things and only had 1 of the updated heads come back needing another head. The reason yours hasn't had a problem is because you've driven it hard. We've never replaced one on a rental car because we all know how people drive a rental.

Wasn't this problem addressed and solved at the manufacturing plant in NY after it was identified in early builds and early 2006?
Most of the early problems with this have been shaken out, no?
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