Most used 2.6 heads will show a crack after 80,000 miles. What matters is, is it leaking?

If you see a crack in one cylinder, in most cases the head will be OK... Three cracks is bad.

A pressure test will screen out the bad parts.

Yes, its nice to have brand new parts that look perfect, sometimes you need to make due with what you have.

Kevin

87 Turbo Intercooled Raider, roller cam, torsen rear diff, LSD front diff, lockup auto with modified converter, V6 brakes, low transfer case gears...