The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network (https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/index.php)
-   The 1973 - 1987 Chevrolet & GMC Squarebody Pickups Message Board (https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/forumdisplay.php?f=4)
-   -   Blown head gasket? (https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=608647)

Squareforceone 12-19-2013 03:32 PM

Blown head gasket?
 
I think i may have a blown head gasket, I have water in my oil.. and it looks like some smoke around my passenger side exhaust manifold.. I haven't really paid attention to the coolant since i haven't driven it since the motor swap.

xrcr 12-19-2013 05:06 PM

Re: Blown head gasket?
 
Check your plugs and coolant but I'm going to agree it's blown or cracked. Only oil should be in oil

Squareforceone 12-20-2013 05:42 PM

Re: Blown head gasket?
 
So it's the middle of winter and i don't have a garage... i can't leave it like this though can i won't water in the oil cause rust?

Dead Parrot 12-20-2013 06:10 PM

Re: Blown head gasket?
 
Drain all of the coolant including the 2 lower block plugs. Drain and replace the oil and filter. Use cheap oil. It isn't going to see much use. Don't add any coolant back. Start and idle just a few seconds longer than it takes to get full oil pressure then turn off. Should be good until better weather.

Squareforceone 12-28-2013 04:11 PM

Re: Blown head gasket?
 
do you have a picture of the block plugs i'm not sure exactly what they look like.

mrolds88 12-28-2013 08:23 PM

Re: Blown head gasket?
 
They are just above the oil pan rail about half way back the block. Usually 1/2 or 9/16 hex head.

Squareforceone 12-29-2013 04:06 AM

Re: Blown head gasket?
 
those probably aren't coming out then... I tried to remove some for my knock sensor and oil pressure switch and they are stuck good.


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 01:25 AM.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright 1997-2025 67-72chevytrucks.com