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jfrank133 · 02-05-2005, 11:20 AM

when i removed the Head Bolts i found antifreeze inside the holes, is this normal, or do i have to take out the antifreeze from the holes.

jfrank133 · 02-05-2005, 11:26 AM

spark plug question, does anyone know if the BASCH PLATINUM SPARK PLUG is any good, i have an 87 chevy sctosdale with a 305 motor. please let me know.

**old Rusty C10** · 02-05-2005, 12:13 PM

i dont know if you HAVE TO take the antifreeze out of the bolt holes but ive always used a rag to clean the stuff out of there i figure clean isbetter and it dotn take mucht o do it... as to the bosch platinums i stick with my regular AC Delco plugs and im happy

Prerunner1982 · 02-05-2005, 12:14 PM

did you drain the antifreeze before you pulled the head? if not thats why you found antifreeze all over when you took the head off.. when you broke the seal of the water passage it released any pressure in the system and the water that was in the head drained out onto the engine.

MylilBowTie · 02-05-2005, 03:08 PM

Check your oil also coolent and oil doesnt mix.

02-05-2005, 11:20 AM	#1
jfrank133 AUSTIN TX Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 135	Head Gasket Question when i removed the Head Bolts i found antifreeze inside the holes, is this normal, or do i have to take out the antifreeze from the holes.

02-05-2005, 12:13 PM	#3
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,302	i dont know if you HAVE TO take the antifreeze out of the bolt holes but ive always used a rag to clean the stuff out of there i figure clean isbetter and it dotn take mucht o do it... as to the bosch platinums i stick with my regular AC Delco plugs and im happy __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

02-05-2005, 03:08 PM	#5
MylilBowTie Right turn Clyde Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,911	Check your oil also coolent and oil doesnt mix. __________________ 1974 C25 LWB: 454 4bbl Carb / TH400 / 3.73 1992 Camaro RS 305 TBI

02-05-2005, 11:26 AM	#2
jfrank133 AUSTIN TX Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 135	spark plug question, does anyone know if the BASCH PLATINUM SPARK PLUG is any good, i have an 87 chevy sctosdale with a 305 motor. please let me know.

02-05-2005, 12:14 PM	#4
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,906	did you drain the antifreeze before you pulled the head? if not thats why you found antifreeze all over when you took the head off.. when you broke the seal of the water passage it released any pressure in the system and the water that was in the head drained out onto the engine.



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