Ray,
That looks to be a great replacement for some cracked heads.
http://www.hughesengines.com/partDetail.asp?partID=11678
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: rll
> >
> > hello list
> >
> > we took the 92 on the first trip up the hill to flagstaff from
> > phoenix this weekend.
> >
> > It got hot at the top of the stoneman lake hill and we stopped
> > at munds park to cool it down.
> >
> > no obvious leaks
> >
> > it took about a gallon of water and we were off.
> >
> <snip>
> >
> > i figured head gasket problem
> >
> > i just called my machine guy to order a set of gaskets
> >
> > he claims every set of 92 magnum heads that has come into his shop have
> > been cracked
> >
> > anybody on the list come across the same problem???
> >
> > rob and the ferts in phx
>
> I really don't understand why most folks want to jump to one of the more
> expensive conclusions to solve a problem (any problem) rather than perform
> a
> proper diagnosis. Cooling systems can be pressure tested to detect a
> leak.
> Radiator caps can (and should) be pressure tested.
>
> Heads and head gaskets would be the absolute *last* things I would
> consider.
> I know several people with 92-93 magnums with nearly 200K miles on them
> and
> never had the heads off.
>
> Having said that....early magnum heads have been known to suffer cracks
> between the valve seats. Usually it doesn't result in any noticeable
> problems.
>
> *IF* you were to find this is indeed the source of your coolant loss, I
> would recommend the heavy duty heads if you want to buy new. One place
> to
> get them is Hughes Engines. DO NOT get talked into R/T heads.
> Regardless
> of valve size, the ports are waaay too large for good performance on a
> 318!
> And they are expensive.
>
> I've not found any cracking issues in post 2000 magnum heads so a newer
> (low
> mileage) junk yard set may be a viable alternative to new HD heads.
>
> I still would bet heads are not your problem.
>
> Ray
> 1992 Dakota; 318 magnum. See link below..
> http://www.dragtruk.com/ENTRIES/20KM1FD2KWBP.html
>
>
>
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