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    3.7L drivability issue - im stumped

    Also, disconnect your EGR (if it has one). Just unplug the connector, yea youll get the check engine light, but see if the problem goes away. I had an EGR give me the same issue, albeit on a GM though. Good luck
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    So I bought the wrong head, what can I do?

    I broke my left (driver's) head while putting the timing guide on. No fixing it so I ordered a rebuilt one off ebay. Well, I ordered the NON EGR style and my tuck has the EGR. I hate the EGR and think its stupid, but what are my options here if I decide to just use the head with block off...
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    2003 4.7 V8 Head Gasket Failure / Dilemma to Sell

    Same thing here, but my ticking was loud, almost knock like. Tore the front of the engine down and lower guide had broke. (probably same one as you) I didn't have the blown engine issue at least. 166k (sitting for 3 months cause I broke the f-ing head) A slight ticking is most likely the...
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    Did I damage my head beyond repair? *pic*

    Well, as you said, small job turns into a big one. I made a potentially big mistake by buying a cylinder head rebuilt, on ebay for 250, but it doesn't have the EGR. I thought it meant that it didnt come with the EGR. :mad So now that leads me to two questions. The only difference seems to...
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    Did I damage my head beyond repair? *pic*

    Yup, you're lucky. Its good when you have people around you that know good tools of the trade! I bought my rebuilt head off ebay tonight, will be here thursday. Yay, more work lol I dont have to send the core back so maybe ill ebay that one for you know 99 cents lol lol
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    Did I damage my head beyond repair? *pic*

    Yea man, it really does suck! Oh well, try not to get discouraged and move on, right? lol Anyways, I can't post in the wanted section so if you guys know anyone selling 4.7 left (drivers) head, please let me know! :favorites13:
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    Did I damage my head beyond repair? *pic*

    I went to a few machine shops and none of them would touch it so I guess its time to find a rebuilt head.
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    Did I damage my head beyond repair? *pic*

    Thanks for the pictures, I am going to print them out and take them to a machine shop and see if they can make one for me. Its going to be tough without them having the head. I guess I can tow it there if I have to since towing is free from my ins. Anything to avoid taking off the head! I also...
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    Did I damage my head beyond repair? *pic*

    thanks for the reply. I was hoping a machine shop could fix it, but it depends on how much too. I can get a rebuilt head from ebay for 200 bucks shipped...decisions time. Either way it looks like the head has to come off so I got my project for tomorrow. Chrysler:flipthebird:
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    Did I damage my head beyond repair? *pic*

    2005 Ram 4.7 160k miles quad cab. All stock. I was changing my timing chains and while changing the guide on the driver's side, I started tightening the guide pivot bolt when it just broke. The top part of the threaded hole just broke off the head in pieces. Can it be repaired? Or is it head...
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