H3 Happy camper

[Sneakysilver]

Finally after 10 days I the h3 vein in the shop I got it back! Runs like new! Had to get the head gasket replaced, head machined, about 8 sensors replaced and they have me a full tank of gas! (Had her on E when they got her)

This weekend is gonna be a fun one!

 

[3Hummers]

Cool. Congrats.

 

[alrock]

Great news! Glad the issues have been fixed.

 

[Gunner_45]

Congrats on the return of your truck, glad you had such a positive outcome.

Just curious, is there any sort of break-in period for that newly installed head?

 

[Sneakysilver]

I asked the mech that and he said since its still the original head just machined it shouldn't matter but not like imma dog it anyways. plus IF something does go bad i have a 1 year full coverage or 1000 miles warranty they put on there work. I have also don't some research and couldn't find anything about break in period for a machined head only brand new ones

 

[Hunner]

If machined properly and lubed up good and special upper lubed when installed, heads components don't normally have any work up to full function.
It would be the valves seats and guides that you want to be right and the cam bearings and surfaces.
Blue printing the tolerances should make it good to go.
Old tyme method we use when building and engine is to tow it at speed so everything gets lubed up and run some without combustion heat.
Probably not necessary but made me feel good that everything was happy after doing it myself and spending the money.
Never "assume"

 

[06PullUouT]

Finally after 10 days I the h3 vein in the shop I got it back! Runs like new! Had to get the head gasket replaced, head machined, about 8 sensors replaced and they have me a full tank of gas! (Had her on E when they got her)

This weekend is gonna be a fun one!

I don't know where you live but gas is only $3.50 a gallon!! How much did they charge you? :giggle: Glad to hear you are up and running again!

 

[Burn]

How long have you had your truck, what year is it and did you buy it local (Hyman Bros) just curious. Also if its an 06 why didn't they replace the head I would imagine the valve seat would wear again.:huh:

 

[Sneakysilver]

How long have you had your truck, what year is it and did you buy it local (Hyman Bros) just curious. Also if its an 06 why didn't they replace the head I would imagine the valve seat would wear again.:huh:

Had it about a month. 06 and bought it locally VA Cars and they said the managers wouldn't cover that so they machined it. I'm close to half a tank now and close to 100 miles I also think I have a pinched vent line because when I fill up it keeps shutting on and off