M103 R&R: Head gasket, timing chain rails, intake manifold

[Twigmaster]

The head they rebuilt for me had 2 bent valves and 2 collapsed lifters, (due to the rocker assemblys being bead blasted).

Since then I started doing everything myself.

[tjts1]

Originally Posted by Twigmaster

The head they rebuilt for me had 2 bent valves and 2 collapsed lifters, (due to the rocker assemblys being bead blasted).

LOL wtf?I would have beat them over the heat with the cam. That really sucks.

[Jtn190d]

What powder coat coler is that then?

[John5788]

red. the shop did not have any specific names, just codes. I picked my favorite looking red.

[Twigmaster]

Which shop and how much was it?

[John5788]

coast powder coating, $98

[Jtn190d]

Thanks John.

[Runninrebel211]

Man my dad just installed a new Behr radiator and it blew up after 1.5 months of use while on the freeway. Got it warrantied, but too late...my head gasket is blown on my 1993 2.6.

I blame Royal Purple Coolant Additive on this one....when mixed with MB coolant it turned into a greasy ass mess. I still get white grease coming out of the block and heater core while running straight water. 50 plus flushes now and still cant get it out. Worst part is its coating my new Behr radiator too.