I never had a problem, but as the engines got more critical, I bought the torque wrenches. I shouldnt say this, but before I got a torque wrench (years ago) I just used my elbow as a torque wrench, if you know what I mean. You might need to call and get the head bolt torque. If you have ever changed the head on a 6 cylinder gas engine, you can change this head, its really easy just be careful and pay attention to how you are taken it apart. So its a gamble, take a chance on the radiator, it might cost $500+ to get the radiator repaired later. He also fixes his driver side leak by replacing the tappet cover behind the. Very, Very true about the stop leak, it may not stop the radiator up real bad, but it might. In this video, Parish Skoolie fixes the common oil leaks on his 5.9 24v cummins. They get a head gasket set and grind the valves and replace the seals, it should cost around $150 and they should mill the head face for that included, this will take care, if the head has a bad place, not cracked. I would have the machine shop to rebuild the head. You probably should take it to a machine shop and have it checked. OK, youve decided to take the head off, did you locate why the gasket was leaking? If you dont see something wrong, you need to look some more. I think you can rent this from some parts stores I could probably get away with running the truck longer with the leak and funds are real tight right now but he's slow and the price is right and I might as well get it done before I do get busy and then it needs to be done plus DOT has been at the loading terminals on a regualr basis and Mr' DOT man doesn't like leaks.Click to expand.Very, Very true about the stop leak, it may not stop the radiator up real bad, but it might. I have run the truck for a litte over a week now and even with the leak, not had to put any oil in it. He said he felt the engine was healtthy and the little bit of pressure I feel and oil residue by the breather is normal. I expressed my concerns to him about the overall health of the engine and that I didn't want to be into the engine for another 2k in gaskets if the motor is due for an inframe. Price seems fair to me plus he is doing it sat and sunday so I don't have the truck down for work. His final quote was 1900$ to reaplce the headgasket and also remove, drillout broken bolt and reinstall the air compressor. Yeah the guy just opened the shop last year and he used to work for Cummins I think.
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