Anti freeze leak none on ground - Page 3

Moostang · 10-13-2005, 06:53 AM

Ahh ok, I can imagine it must be a pain to get the gaskets to stay in place putting that head back on

92Jag · 10-13-2005, 01:31 PM

Yes I plan on doing the work my self I just need to know how much time it will take to complete. I am not positive that the head gaskets are to blame for the problem but it dont heart to replace them anay ways.

72'CaminoKid · 10-13-2005, 01:37 PM

it's not the fact that they are the problem, but it's pretty well a rule of thumb that when u take off anything major on the engine to replace the gaskets, around here anyways.....

Moostang · 10-13-2005, 01:53 PM

Yes, do not reuse gaskets.. the only exception I have ever made was header gaskets (header pipes to head.. exhaust)

72'CaminoKid · 10-13-2005, 01:57 PM

it also depends on the gasket type though, some of the high-dollar gaskets are meant to be re-used and are made of metal, or at least have some in it, no necesarilly solid metal, these last longer than the rubber or paper gaskets

chevyguy · 10-13-2005, 05:10 PM

Ah as for lasting longer i am not so sure, but they are reusable.

hotrod69 · 10-13-2005, 09:05 PM

Did You Check The Spark Plugs They My Tell You What Vacinity The Leak Is In, Especially If Ther Is Condensation On Them. At Least This Will Point To What Side The Leak Is On. If The Engine Has Never Been Rebuilt And You Find The Problem Is In The Heads Or The Head Gasket Maybe Rebuild The Top Since You Will Already Have The Top End Apart. (depending On How Tight Money Is)
hotrod

Beaver3000 · 10-13-2005, 10:58 PM

Hello Hotrod! Welcome to the forum!

chevyguy · 10-14-2005, 05:18 PM

Good point hotrod. I guess I forgot to mention that.I had to check back on my other posts, but sure enough it was never mentioned. And welcome aboard, How about an introduction?

Itstali25 · 10-16-2005, 10:16 PM

Hey hotrod, glad to see a new face here, you should tell us about yourself.

10-13-2005, 06:53 AM	#21
Moostang Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cali-4 Nye-Aye? Posts: 1,377	Ahh ok, I can imagine it must be a pain to get the gaskets to stay in place putting that head back on __________________ MEOW!! http://moostangproductions.com

10-13-2005, 01:37 PM	#23
72'CaminoKid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,329	it's not the fact that they are the problem, but it's pretty well a rule of thumb that when u take off anything major on the engine to replace the gaskets, around here anyways..... __________________ 99 suburban xlt 96 silverado 91 wrangler (my baby ) 08 Honday shadow 750 (my mistress)

10-13-2005, 01:53 PM	#24
Moostang Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cali-4 Nye-Aye? Posts: 1,377	Yes, do not reuse gaskets.. the only exception I have ever made was header gaskets (header pipes to head.. exhaust) __________________ MEOW!! http://moostangproductions.com

10-13-2005, 01:57 PM	#25
72'CaminoKid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,329	it also depends on the gasket type though, some of the high-dollar gaskets are meant to be re-used and are made of metal, or at least have some in it, no necesarilly solid metal, these last longer than the rubber or paper gaskets __________________ 99 suburban xlt 96 silverado 91 wrangler (my baby ) 08 Honday shadow 750 (my mistress)

10-13-2005, 05:10 PM	#26
chevyguy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: ALABAMA Posts: 3,160	Ah as for lasting longer i am not so sure, but they are reusable. __________________ When i die, i dont want to walk gracefully thu the pearly gates and turn in a unused body. i want to go sliding thru sideways and turn in a body that has been completely used up.

10-13-2005, 01:31 PM	#22
92Jag Full Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 32	Yes I plan on doing the work my self I just need to know how much time it will take to complete. I am not positive that the head gaskets are to blame for the problem but it dont heart to replace them anay ways.

10-13-2005, 09:05 PM	#27
hotrod69 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NORTHERN CALIFORNIA Posts: 51	Did You Check The Spark Plugs They My Tell You What Vacinity The Leak Is In, Especially If Ther Is Condensation On Them. At Least This Will Point To What Side The Leak Is On. If The Engine Has Never Been Rebuilt And You Find The Problem Is In The Heads Or The Head Gasket Maybe Rebuild The Top Since You Will Already Have The Top End Apart. (depending On How Tight Money Is) *hotrod*

10-13-2005, 10:58 PM	#28
Beaver3000 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Yuba City, California Posts: 393	Hello Hotrod! Welcome to the forum!

10-14-2005, 05:18 PM	#29
chevyguy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: ALABAMA Posts: 3,160	Good point hotrod. I guess I forgot to mention that.I had to check back on my other posts, but sure enough it was never mentioned. And welcome aboard, How about an introduction? __________________ When i die, i dont want to walk gracefully thu the pearly gates and turn in a unused body. i want to go sliding thru sideways and turn in a body that has been completely used up.

10-16-2005, 10:16 PM	#30
Itstali25 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Southern Missouri Posts: 708	Hey hotrod, glad to see a new face here, you should tell us about yourself. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/644045 Trucks are just cars when they grow up!!! If your gunna get a truck....Get a TRUCK!!

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