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big blue 72 · 04-27-2006, 12:32 AM

switching the head gaskets IN the truck, (87 jimmy 2.8, v6) or pulling the whole engine and putting in another one, then having the old one to look at/rebuild. it was a strong runner till the head gasket blew. keep in mind, i have a bad back and will only have limited help, with an engine hoist.

04-27-2006, 12:32 AM	#1
big blue 72 Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: hamilton,ohio,usa Posts: 1,499	which would be easier? switching the head gaskets IN the truck, (87 jimmy 2.8, v6) or pulling the whole engine and putting in another one, then having the old one to look at/rebuild. it was a strong runner till the head gasket blew. keep in mind, i have a bad back and will only have limited help, with an engine hoist.