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After a thorough diagnosis, the issue was traced back to a bad head gasket and a warped head. The first step was to remove the head from the engine, which required access to my friend’s machine shop—a significant advantage given the complexity of the repairs needed. With machining costs in mind, I planned to keep track of expenses to show potential profits if I had outsourced the work.
The initial struggle involved cleaning the head and dealing with rusted bolts. To my dismay, extracting the studs became a nightmare when they began rounding off. After several attempts using various techniques, including air-powered tools, the stubborn bolts were finally removed.