If the head gaskets ain't blown by now they likely won't! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/notooth.gif" alt="" /> The RWD rigs have cast-iron heads so they are a bit more durable than the front-drivers. They typically don't suffer from the Dreaded Crack-Head Syndrome (DCHS) as do the ZuZu 4-cyl motors.

Way back in '97 after I got my first '90 Troop 2.8 LS it blew a heater hose on the way to Home Base. I managed to coast it downhill and get it into the parking lot, where I picked up a screwdriver and cutting utensils, dressed up the hose, filled up the rad with some bottled water and off she went. After she blew the hose, the temp gage was hovering up by the "H".

It had 130K on the clock at the time; ran the tar out of it until I sold it to my folks in '03 and it's got over 160K on it now.

Never a problem with the motor and it still is a strong runner for a 2.8.

Anyway, if the head gaskets do blow, it'll just give you a good excuse to plant a 3.4 in there! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />