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09-29-2011, 02:43 AM
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bad news.
I blew a head gasket tonight playing around in El Dorado Hills.
Any guesses which cylinder I find coolant in when I start dropping plugs?
I will have to do the work next week and get it running again. I can not remember what head gaskets I used however. I will have to research what I want to replace them with.
Any guesses which cylinder I find coolant in when I start dropping plugs?
I will have to do the work next week and get it running again. I can not remember what head gaskets I used however. I will have to research what I want to replace them with.
09-29-2011, 09:25 AM
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Re: bad news.
Drive it like u stole it huh.... I'm sorry to hear that. I say cylinder 5.
unfortunately...
09-29-2011, 11:02 AM
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Re: bad news.
Dammit Dude Sucks To Hear That But Im Goin For 8
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I love how nonchalant you are about popping your head gasket. Head studs and MLS gaskets!
09-29-2011, 12:48 PM
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What do you think was the cause other than driving like an a$$hat?
Did you remove your thermo and overheated? Detonation from your magical tune? haha.
You know I gotta raz you mr nonchalant.
Did you remove your thermo and overheated? Detonation from your magical tune? haha.
You know I gotta raz you mr nonchalant.
09-29-2011, 01:48 PM
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Re: bad news.
well then I would like to be there when you do this to confirm you did not cheat!
Del being Del. I love the magical tune comment 
09-29-2011, 05:02 PM
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Re: bad news.
I am working on it mon/tues/wed What days and times will you be over?
09-29-2011, 05:05 PM
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Re: bad news.
Anyone have any input on cometic's? http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CGT-C5245-040/
Seems like a popular brand I read across frequently.
Also, Once I narrow down which side needs replacing, should I do both anyways or is it best to leave the good one in tact? Perhaps I should wait to see what brand I have on there now?
Seems like a popular brand I read across frequently.
Also, Once I narrow down which side needs replacing, should I do both anyways or is it best to leave the good one in tact? Perhaps I should wait to see what brand I have on there now?
09-29-2011, 07:09 PM
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I probably will since im getting in so deep, I just want to make sure there is no unwritten rule for head gaskets like "if its fine, leave it alone" type of scenario. Not trying to take shortcuts at all, but you know, in some cases it is doing exactly opposite of what sounds right that is actually correct.
09-29-2011, 08:48 PM
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Re: bad news.
No brainer. Save time and do it now in case the other might not be far behind.
Here are some reviews for you:
http://www.horsepowerfreaks.com/part..._Gaskets//9764
What's left, cyl # 2? bah.
Here are some reviews for you:
http://www.horsepowerfreaks.com/part..._Gaskets//9764
What's left, cyl # 2? bah.
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Re: bad news.
Well if you were running the same head gasket you could get away with doing 1 side only, but if you plan on running a different gasket, the gasket thickness determines the quench area and does have an effect on compression ratio.
cometic multi layer shim steel head gaskets are known to be very good. MLS head gaskets are known to be better for sealing an aluminum head to a cast iron block.
and I am working monday-friday so I will not be able to observe and sway the results to cylinder 7 so dammit!
you absolutely sure its a head gasket and not an intake gasket?
cometic multi layer shim steel head gaskets are known to be very good. MLS head gaskets are known to be better for sealing an aluminum head to a cast iron block.
and I am working monday-friday so I will not be able to observe and sway the results to cylinder 7 so dammit!
you absolutely sure its a head gasket and not an intake gasket?
09-29-2011, 09:23 PM
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No I am not sure, but considering that I am showing no water in the oil and how tough it would be for a water jacket on the intake manifold to only leak into a nearby cylinder.. It is kind of a given?
09-29-2011, 09:29 PM
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Yeah I agree with that more than likely head gasket or cracked head. hopefully not cracked head.
09-29-2011, 10:28 PM
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well yeah no reason it should be, but a lot of things happen in this world without reason.
10-03-2011, 10:16 AM
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Re: bad news.
BHG is alawys bad news! I used felpro gaskets. I saw this
YOUR 90-92 CAMARO TACHOMETER BROKE? I CAN FIX IT. PM ME FOR DETAILS.
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My '91 tach stopped working right after I installed new fuel injectors. So any info on the tach would be a great help.
Thanks and good luck on the head gasket.
YOUR 90-92 CAMARO TACHOMETER BROKE? I CAN FIX IT. PM ME FOR DETAILS.
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My '91 tach stopped working right after I installed new fuel injectors. So any info on the tach would be a great help.
Thanks and good luck on the head gasket.
10-03-2011, 10:51 AM
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your most likely going to have to send the tach to traviz so he can fix it
10-03-2011, 06:45 PM
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On other news, Whoever guessed Cylinder #1 is the lucky winner. All I had to do was pop my hood in the light and notice this. I am actually quite relieved it is the drivers side. This means that no coolant was able to wash out my wideband o2 sensor which is located on my passenger side exhaust.
Removing the headers confirmed coolant coming through and washing out cylinder #1 exhaust pipe
10-03-2011, 06:48 PM
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Calling it a day. Depending on the weather tomorrow, I will yank off the heads. I did a booboo though and dropped a ****ing razor blade into the oil galley in back and I am pretty sure it dropped to the oil pan. I guess I will be dropping the pan when I am all done as well :\
I know I should have put something over the valley, Hindsight is a bitch isnt it.
I know I should have put something over the valley, Hindsight is a bitch isnt it.
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That is shitty to hear... at least it is just a headgasket! And you broke it before you even got a chance to wet sand it...
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deffinately cover the valley whenever intake is off!
oh great Vinny is right....another cause to inflate his ego now
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oh great Vinny is right....another cause to inflate his ego now
lol
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...but yes get used to the fact that I am usually 99.999% right
Winner winner chicken dinner, look at that FelPro gasket, way blown out
Let me know if you need the truck / engine crane
10-04-2011, 10:45 AM
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10-04-2011, 09:03 PM
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Heheh, yep.
Nice of Vin to offer a hoist from that far away, btw. I know I could use that service someday! Not to mention skills to pull a motor, lol.
Nice of Vin to offer a hoist from that far away, btw. I know I could use that service someday! Not to mention skills to pull a motor, lol.
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Seriously Del. You gotta change 1 engine by yourself (well with friends) at one point in your life
10-04-2011, 09:50 PM
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Vin aint that far away. I do need to get down his way more often. Damn conflicting work schedules 
10-05-2011, 08:48 PM
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Ah Vin your no fun. haha. I was expecting a more colorful answer then that though!
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How's the teardown comin along? Sucks u dropped stuff into.the.valley.... More work, more bolts, more cussing = more beer 
10-05-2011, 11:56 PM
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Got the head off. Just gotta make the order for the gaskets. Taking a break from it. I dont like working in the garage with rain right outside.
10-06-2011, 10:57 AM
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I dont like working on cars when it's cold outside caus those metal tools are cold too....but i dont have a choice! haha
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You guys should read some of these builds where guys do frame offs in the dirt out in the midwest, or in alaska or something like that. Used to read them all the time on the chevelle or c10 boards!
I pulled a roller cam 350 motor with my brother in a hailstorm ~4 years ago, we ducked inside of another car when it got windy and when you moved your clothes you instantly got the chills. All depends on you.
I pulled a roller cam 350 motor with my brother in a hailstorm ~4 years ago, we ducked inside of another car when it got windy and when you moved your clothes you instantly got the chills. All depends on you.
