I think mines toast, this sucks so much,

anyone got anything or any ideas for me? or am i screwed because i cant invest that much into this car, as little as possible, cause i want to get a new one with TTops, like a Gta or something,

but first i need to get this things going... i think its a cracked block, on my 305 TBI,

Any Ideas Guys?:hail:

 

First, What make you think the block is cracked?

Second. If it is cracked, were is it cracked at.

Third. some engine shops can fix a cracked block, depending on where it is at.

Forth. You could get another block out of a chevy truck. Shoulnt cost much.

Fifth. You may be better off getting a 350. It will cost proably the same. Depending where you can get a used motor. The TPI system will work on a 350.

Give us some more details, and we can help you out.

 

we'll shes overheating pretty bad, and theres Dark stuff in the coolant overfill. its an idea my dad heared from a mechanic, and it would kinda make sense.

im afraid of the cost of an engine shop fixing it, lol, its after all a 305 TBI which is.... yeaaaaaa....
so thats not worth it.

this is driving me nuts.

 

Sell it and get a GTA

 

I'll sell my '87 305 for $50. It's mostly there. Still has the QJet carb which you can replace. Missing one or two head bolts, valve cover, and balancer. It's been sitting under plastic for two years, and ran great when it was removed(as well as an LG4 can). It has some miles (~110K), but it will work in a pinch. Plus we're practically neighbors. I'll even help with the switch if you want.

Adam

 

GTA'S ARE COOL

 

hey Adam, thanx for the offer. we'll sooon know what needs to be done. i dropped it off fri to get inspected so i know xactly what it is. (stupid.. stupid thing) so pissed off. i just swapped my heater core so you can imagine how angry i am about it.... lol.

theyll prob get back to me on mon, ill post whats up with it.



Laters

 

ugg..... just found out its a cracked head.

should the engine be ok if i only swap out one? cause i know the exaust manifold is going to be bitches....

and would the ones from 89 interchange?

Thanx

 

As long as the heads have the same PN then swapping one is OK. An engine with two different heads is going to be fubar. Take the head off with the manifolds attached. Then try and take them off on the bench. Should be much easier. If the crack was leaking coolant into the cylinder, then you have a good chance that one or more pistons scuffed. You probably ruled that out since you know it's the head now. If you need any help let me know.

 

hey,
well if it is the heads, i have a set of 305 heads from a 88(i think) car. If you want the number just ask....they're just sitting in my garage. $25 and you can have them. i was going to port them, etc. but i am buying a 355 july 4th weekend from a buddy.

let me know
steve

 

I just did the head gaskets on my 88 305 TBI. The exhaust manifolds (on mine at least) had to come off before you could get to the bottom set of head bolts. They came off fairly easily... had to persuade the head bolts a little more forcefully, but aside from that...