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Old 01-02-2018, 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by tenders View Post
There's no two ways around this: you need a new head. The one you have is Swiss cheese and past the point of reliability.

If I were you I'd expect the block to be OK, but to brace for the while-I'm-at-it-here-with-the-head-off additional jobs like replacing the manifold, which is probably not in much better shape than the head.
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For a rock solid reliable engine (isn't that what we all strive for?) I recommend replacing the head, manifold AND adding Fresh Water Cooling. I know, the cost is considerable but it's a "one time - last time" expense and is minor compared to the sea water incursion havoc you're headed toward.

Edit: at a minimum the manifold should be pressure tested. There is plenty of info on the forum.
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