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Old Sep 4, 2015 | 09:32 PM
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I have a 97 ultra and i just aquired it, first thing that happened is a blown head gasket right off the bat, now im losing power and it sounds like ive got a 671 blower on it, the whining is getting louder, HELP!
 

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What kind of help do you need??????
 
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Old Sep 5, 2015 | 08:38 AM
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The whole motor should be torn down and checked for damage.

There is a reason why it blew a head gasket in the first place and will probably keep doing it until the root cause is found.
 
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