They are prone to cracks exactly where it was described. Common problem
on the Magnum 3.9/5.2/5.9L engines.
- Bernd
Don Rey wrote:
>
> Interesting that he would say that. Did he find cracks in your head?
>
> Out of curiosity (to anyone), do 92 heads differ than any other magnum
> head?
>
> On a related, but probably not helpful note... over the weekend I
> fixed a gushing coolant leak that I've had since December ('94
> magnum). Lately I've been losing about as much coolant as you do. I
> was thinking a blown gasket or something cracked (externally... not
> internally) because I couldn't see the leak, but it gushed out when
> hot. After finally pulling the accessories out, I found it was just a
> hole in the water pump to intake hose. No cracked heads as far as I
> can tell. I retain coolant once again.
>
> I'm interested to know if these heads are actually prone to cracks or
> that your mechanic is just on crack.
>
> Don in CT (no ferrets - they may have been helpful with my leak
> diagnosis though)
> 89 Dakota Convertible 318 NV2500 4x4 (the 94 magnum)
> 74 Dart Sport 340
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