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Chevy Wrench · 08-26-2003, 12:51 PM

There is a company that sells a test kit to see if there is co's present in your coolant. Its just a test strip that you dip into the radiator. I will see if I can find the name of the company. Also, you might want to change to a better plug. I would go with an AC Delco plug. Bosch Platimum's are good for Volkwagen's, not very good for Chevy's. Usually, if there are bubbles present in your rad. that means a leaking head gasket. However, its really hard to diagnose something without seeing it first hand. One more thing is to do a coolant pressure test to see how fast you are losing coolant. Wish I had more for ya, good luck.
You said that the oil wasnt as black as normal. What color is it? Does it look like chocolate milk? If so, then you definately have a blown head gasket.

08-26-2003, 12:51 PM	#17
Chevy Wrench former desert rat Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: salt lake city, utah Home of the 3 M's Mormons, methlabs and minivans Posts: 320	There is a company that sells a test kit to see if there is co's present in your coolant. Its just a test strip that you dip into the radiator. I will see if I can find the name of the company. Also, you might want to change to a better plug. I would go with an AC Delco plug. Bosch Platimum's are good for Volkwagen's, not very good for Chevy's. Usually, if there are bubbles present in your rad. that means a leaking head gasket. However, its really hard to diagnose something without seeing it first hand. One more thing is to do a coolant pressure test to see how fast you are losing coolant. Wish I had more for ya, good luck. You said that the oil wasnt as black as normal. What color is it? Does it look like chocolate milk? If so, then you definately have a blown head gasket. __________________ 94 Chevy Silverado Ext cab 4/6 drop w/ 18's and 2500watt system (work truck). 67 Chevy swb under const. frame off custom, 20's, bagged and a large rat under the hood,and a 1940 Chevy truck under const. Last edited by Chevy Wrench; 08-26-2003 at 12:54 PM.