cntinuum
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Okay, this is not a SC 3.8 V6 head butt one can see what happens when head bolts are reused. This is from a 1999 Escort with 10,000 on a rebuilt head. This work was done by a "professional" mechanic. The head bolts looked to be reused IMO. They were rusty and had corroded threads to the point that a die would cross thread on them. I would have replaced with ARP studs but that kit costs as much or morte than the one for our engines! If I was turbo'ing the engine, I might consider it.
Pretty ugly eh?
-Dave
Pretty ugly eh?
-Dave
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