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Anyone have a write up and tools list on changing headgasket on a 12 valve 

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What’s a good price for a shop to do my Headgasket 

A lot of that is going to depend on how much work you need or want to do to head once it is off.

I would shop around and compare before committing. And make sure they don't just do brakes as everyday thing and just need extra work, I'd go to a machine shop first that actually works on motors every day and can do their own machine work. Unless you know some good back yard mechanic you can trust. Not easy to find good help at good price,  that's why I'm still doing what I can myself. Seen to many a fu.. it it will be alright just put it back together.

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Place priced 1388 for head work new headstuds coolant oil change new gaskets and ac service 

I spent 1000 just on the head, but I had to put in new guides and do the valve job that added up, plus pressure test and mag it. And it was considered fair priced. So be aware if guides are wore they will call you and ask you your plan. Or just throw it back together. 

Just saying seems a bit cheap especially with new studs. Plus labor, something ain't right. 

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Factory head studs and new valve stem seats also

The factory studs are actually bolts and a lot cheaper. Nothing wrong with them unless you plan to add a lot power. That would help explain some of the lower cost.

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Yea I don’t plan on going big power just mainly stock 

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Stud it NOW. 12vs are much harder on head gaskets than 24vs are.

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We are privately owned, with access to a professional Diesel Mechanic, who can provide additional support for Dodge Ram Cummins Diesel vehicles. Many detailed information is FREE and available to read. However, in order to interact directly with our Diesel Mechanic, Michael, by phone, via zoom, or as the web-based option, Subscription Plans are offered that will enable these and other features.  Go to the Subscription Page and Select a desired plan. At any time you wish to cancel the Subscription, click Subscription Page, select the 'Cancel' button, and it will be canceled. For your convenience, all subscriptions are on auto-renewal.