car wont stay running
car wont stay running
hey guys. im pretty new to this board. but i have an issue with my car it is a 1985 z28 its the original 305 and carb. i sprayed out the engine bay one day at the self serve car wash and fried the ecm so i replaced it and it ran for a few days pretty well and then i could get it to start but would ide for a little bit but die or if i pushed the gas it would die off too but i noticed one of my tail pipes was pushing out white smoke and was wondering if a cracked headgasket my bet the issue
thanks alot hope to hear some ideas
thanks alot hope to hear some ideas
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Car: 1967 Camaro, 91 z28
Engine: Lb9
Transmission: M20
Axle/Gears: J65 pbr on stock posi 10bolt
Re: car wont stay running
have you pulled the distributor cap to check for moisture ?
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 16,770
Likes: 1,001
From: Mile High Country !!!
Car: 1967 Camaro, 91 z28
Engine: Lb9
Transmission: M20
Axle/Gears: J65 pbr on stock posi 10bolt
Re: car wont stay running
The white smoke is odd you can pull the plugs and look for evidence of a blown head gasket, do a leak down test or when the engine is cold remove the radiator cap and run the engine if its real bad you will see alot of bubbles after the thermostat opens.
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