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[WayneP]

Hello!

I've had a '79 Power Wagon for some time and it has become unreliable due to not starting when I really need it to. That prompted me to get an '09 Power Wagon which has been mildly expensive as it has had to have some repairs done. Which brings me to why I'm here. I have it in for Dodge's infamous ticking noise (exhaust manifold leak) but while in the shop, the mechanic mentioned that the head gasket is weeping. They can take care of it while they are in there, but the question is, is this a common problem on the Hemi's? Can I let it go for a while if it is only weeping? Wrestling with this dilemma so I thought I'd toss it out here.

Thanks,

- Wayne

 

[flan]

It’s less work when they have the manifolds off, but what does the mechanic consider a weep? A minor stain? Or is it a drip? Have you seen the area in question? That’s going to be a judgement call on your end, how deep are your pockets and how truthful is the shop?

 

[WayneP]

It’s less work when they have the manifolds off, but what does the mechanic consider a weep? A minor stain? Or is it a drip? Have you seen the area in question? That’s going to be a judgement call on your end, how deep are your pockets and how truthful is the shop?

It's one of those judgement calls, like you're saying. I asked again, and they tell me it's just weeping. I haven't seen it. So far, they haven't suckered me for anything although we've only been going there a short time.

It's not a daily driver so I'm thinking I'm going to pass on it for now. Yeah, I can save some money on labor, but I still have to pay a bunch o' money to have it done. I was just curious if the Hemi's were any different than 'normal' engines when it came to head gaskets.

Thanks for the insight!

 

[flan]

It's one of those judgement calls, like you're saying. I asked again, and they tell me it's just weeping. I haven't seen it. So far, they haven't suckered me for anything although we've only been going there a short time.

It's not a daily driver so I'm thinking I'm going to pass on it for now. Yeah, I can save some money on labor, but I still have to pay a bunch o' money to have it done. I was just curious if the Hemi's were any different than 'normal' engines when it came to head gaskets.

Thanks for the insight!

Good luck and welcome aboard!