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Old Aug 8, 2001 | 11:30 AM
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Head gasket???

I ran my formula the other day and when I shut it off I heard this hissing from under the hood. It is comint from the front passenger side where the TPI base touches the head. It is bubbling out coolant. It is not a bad leak, just annoying to know that I have it. My question is since it is leaking coolant, could it be my head gasket or is it just my intake gasket like it looks. I am hoping it is just the intake gasket, because pulling that pass side head of will not be fun. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks...
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Old Aug 8, 2001 | 02:30 PM
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If it was your head gasket, it would probably be exhausting white smoke.
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Old Aug 8, 2001 | 05:07 PM
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Car: 1990 Iroc Z Convertible
Engine: LB9
Transmission: 700R4
Its the intake gasket. Mine was doing the same thing. I got a nasty surprise when I finally removed my intake manifold, it would seem that the previous owners had been ignoring my intake gasket leak for quite somw time. The intake ports on the #2 and 4 cylinder were caked with crud from the antifreeze that was leaking into the head. I had to get my heads refurbished. Big job for a first timer!Good luck and I hope your passenger side head is ok.

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1990 Iroc convertible,305 tpi,Black with black leather interior,lowered,Taylor 8mm wires,K&N's
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