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Ok I have a 98 ex d16y8. I will be replacing the 3rd hg this year here shortly. I was wondering if there are any signs of a cracked head that I would be able to tell with the head still on the car. I dont wanna spend the money to get it pressure checked if its cracked....if I can help it. That's just money I could be putting toward the new head. Also any info on where to get good price on a reman head would be great. Found one for 300 on ebay with a warranty

 
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When youve been doing the head gaskets have you been getting the heads checked? You should be. Is the same shop doing the head gasket every time?

 
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The same shop has yes. He told me he if he wouldn't do another on unless I replaced the head. Im gonna be doing this one myself. A shop here will pressure check it for 65.

 
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You should get a thorough inspection done of the head. It's probably the cause of your head gasket problems. If the head gasket comes back clean it's possibly a block problem. However, I don't understand why the shop would change the head gasket x3 and not find out why they are blowing. How many miles inbetween head gasket failures?

 
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It was a junkyard mechanic and all I could afford. I usually do all my own work just didn't have time. I think imma pull the head and get it cleaned and inspected. Get it milled if it passes and needs it. Hopefully I dont have to buy another head for it. Thanks for all input. Will update after I find out more