What are the chances that the head could be cracked?

[TheBocSez]

I had an overheating issue that resulted in detonation and a blown head gasket. I nursed it home, bout 1/2 mile and will be replacing the head gaskets this weekend.

I was wondering what the chances are of a cracked head as a result of this?

The heads are Iron E7 Powerheads on an Stock block.

I know aluminum heads may be more prone to warping and cracking, what what are the chances with my iron heads?

Will I be ok, just cleaning the surfaces and bolting it all back together?

I was using Felpro 1011-1's will be replacing with Felpro 9333-pt1's and reusing my ARP head bolts.

Thanks.

 

[TheUser]

They might or might not be damaged; I've blown head gaskets and my heads weren't damaged.

You should take the heads to a machine shop and get them cleaned up and inspected for damage. It'll prob. cost around $25-40 to have them hot tanked (cleaned up) and inspected.

I got mine cleaned up, valve seals and a 3-angle valve job for $100.

 

[LtDavis]

I second taking it to a machine shop, they will be able to find any cracks and clean them up. Also, I was under the impression that head bolts can't be reused because they stretch out once you torque them??

 

[TheBocSez]

Stock head bolts are torque to yield and should not be reused. The ARP bolts are safe to use over. Guess I'll just take em to a machine shop and get em magged for safety.