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    ISO: M30B35 Head

    Looking for an m30b35 head late model for my 89. I did a headgasket replacement but never checked for warping. I believe this to be my issue to low power and hot temps. If anyone has anything: performance head, or just a nice flat verified head, please let me know.

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    I have a few B34 heads, I'll keep my eyes open for a B35,
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    Why don't you have the head surfaced and do a valve job at the same time. It is the right way to go about it. Do it once and do it right
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bert Poliakoff View Post
    Why don't you have the head surfaced and do a valve job at the same time. It is the right way to go about it. Do it once and do it right
    I don't want to go through the process again to find out it might be cracked or beyond spec. I'd rather just buy a verified one.

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    I think Bert's suggestion has merit. I don't know how you would find a "Verified" head.
    Even if that was possible, you would be smart to have it checked out.
    I'm with Bert, have a machine shop check yours out then you'll
    know for sure.

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    If you are pulling the head, its best to just send it to a machine shop to have it checked. You should be able to have the head resurfaced and a valve job including a tank clean and pressure check for around $400 - $500. If the head is cracked, the shop will likely give you a time/materials bill that would be considerably less. Then you can continue the search for a good head.
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