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Do you have to get your heads resurfaced after blowing a head gasket?
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∙ 13y ago
No, not necessarily.
They should however be checked with a straight edge and feeler gauges for warping.
If found to be warped then yes they may need to be resurfaced (at a competent machine shop)
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∙ 13y ago
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