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Re: Over Heated, Need Advice?
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 10/20/2009

Frank,

Ultimately it will depend on how hot and how long it ran while being hot. It could get hot enough to warp the head and blow the gasket and the bottom end still be ok. If they ran it until it stopped, yes the rings and cyl walls will probably be damage... Login to read more.