well it finally happened, i have low oil, low coolant, and coolant in my oil, plus coolant spraying out of my blowby. So basically im goin to be doin a lot of work and trying to save up even more $$$$$$. I know im doin a marine gasket but how much does o ringing the head cost. Also what other things may need to be done, and what are some other CHEAP things to help prevent this.

 

If there's oil in the coolant then that's very bad news. Your bearing might be shot.

 

O-rings normally run $300, also plan on shaving the head to ensure its flat. I recommend going ahead and getting a valve job done as well, its a lot of work to R&R the head so you might as well get everything into the best condition possible.

As for aother additions I would go with headstuds, you get a much greater and more uniform clamping from using the studs. Studs along with o-rings if done correct will hold well over 800 HP.

Doug

 

You may want to check with piers they had new heads with 60lb springs for $500.