[Jordanbsparks]

So i got it fixed and it was something iv never seen b4 or considered. This is a lesson at the school of hard knocks and know it will help some un suspected shade tree mechanic in the future. So the truck was making a suck pow kindof noise when turning over and when started it just sounded like a bad A exhaust leak. I pulled the head to inspect the gasket and there it was lookin at me with a smile, the gasket blew inbetween the head bolts and water runners and was....wel there it was. Problem solved. Im npt a v8 guy so im unsure if that could happen. The big deal is the manifold assembly was right on top pf it on the i6 and made it look and sound just like a manifold leak if you didnt know what to look for.
•all chevy 6s could have this issue (- integrated head)
•if suck pew is hurd before ignition and there is oily residue on block below manifold, if vech stops holding idle if suck pew is hurd before ignition you might have blown head gasket. Those were the signs i experienced. Could have saved 75$ at shop and a lot of time if i knew those things
Btw it blew my mind to see where it came apart, a whole 1/2 inch of head gasket GONE and still ran, did not over heat, and did not send coolant into the case.....for the 56 miles i drove it like that to get back. Hope this helps keep heart ache from someone else
Go straight six-out.