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72timemachine · 12-30-2010, 03:57 PM

I am interested in this 87 Burb that has the 6.2 liter diesel engine, the guy selling it say there maybe either a blown head gasket or a problem in the heads.

The owner of the Burb is out of town, my question is. if the engine blew a gasket or has some head trouble does this mean I should not fix it because I would be better off replacing the engine?

I know the compression ratio in a diesel is crazy high compared to a gas engine so that is why I am thinking there could be some big time damage.

I want to keep the Burb a diesel.

Thanks ahead of time for any help.

*Stitch* · 12-30-2010, 04:13 PM

I have seen running 6.2s go for $200-500. You'll have that much in parts and labor to replace the head gaskets. If it were me I would just swap motors. Much easier.
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thirdstreettito · 12-30-2010, 09:09 PM

A good diesel shop will charge around $1000 for a head gasket job on a 6.2. Pay $1100 + shipping for a crate fully dressed 6.2.

http://www.dieselfixer.com/

BIGCHEVYMAN · 12-30-2010, 09:34 PM

i just put one of the cucv take outs in my truck and it cost me $300 with 22k miles on it.
if you do the head gaskets yourself the gasket set is around $100 but do yourself a favor and install head studs and that will probally be the last time you have any trouble out of those head gaskets.

12-30-2010, 03:57 PM	#1
72timemachine Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: los angeles ca Posts: 220	diesel question about an '87 Burb I am interested in this 87 Burb that has the 6.2 liter diesel engine, the guy selling it say there maybe either a blown head gasket or a problem in the heads. The owner of the Burb is out of town, my question is. if the engine blew a gasket or has some head trouble does this mean I should not fix it because I would be better off replacing the engine? I know the compression ratio in a diesel is crazy high compared to a gas engine so that is why I am thinking there could be some big time damage. I want to keep the Burb a diesel. Thanks ahead of time for any help.

12-30-2010, 04:13 PM	#2
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: diesel question about an '87 Burb I have seen running 6.2s go for $200-500. You'll have that much in parts and labor to replace the head gaskets. If it were me I would just swap motors. Much easier. Posted via Mobile Device

12-30-2010, 09:09 PM	#3
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: diesel question about an '87 Burb A good diesel shop will charge around $1000 for a head gasket job on a 6.2. Pay $1100 + shipping for a crate fully dressed 6.2. http://www.dieselfixer.com/ __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

12-30-2010, 09:34 PM	#4
BIGCHEVYMAN Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Portland , Tennessee , United States Posts: 1,024	Re: diesel question about an '87 Burb i just put one of the cucv take outs in my truck and it cost me $300 with 22k miles on it. if you do the head gaskets yourself the gasket set is around $100 but do yourself a favor and install head studs and that will probally be the last time you have any trouble out of those head gaskets.



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