Looks like my head gasket went yesterday. Checked the rad and was low on coolant, checked the dipstick, and there was too much fluid. Checked the oil cap, and have some of the milkshake. Hopefully that means i caught it early enough to avoid grenading the engine. It didnt overheat (was watching the actron)
Darin's booked out for a while, so I'm looking for alternatives in the area. Ive sent IdahoDoug a pm about the head gasket dvd. If I tore into it, it would be the first motor work I've done in at least 25 years. I assume the head should go to a shop to see if its warped, and maybe get a valve/seats job? Any machine shop rec's?
Anyone know of a reputable individual or shop near Greensboro that could do the head gasket and throttle body? Started throwin a po401, so I know the tb is gunked up, and probably vsv/egr. The vsv and egr would be last on my list of repairs, but figure since the tb would be off, it would be prime time to clean it.
Should I get a couple gallons of oil, drain the oil and radiator, and try to run the engine for a min to circulate the oil without antifreeze in the system? I've got to go out of town for work this weekend, so the truck is going to sit.
Input would be greatly appreciated.
Steve
Darin's booked out for a while, so I'm looking for alternatives in the area. Ive sent IdahoDoug a pm about the head gasket dvd. If I tore into it, it would be the first motor work I've done in at least 25 years. I assume the head should go to a shop to see if its warped, and maybe get a valve/seats job? Any machine shop rec's?
Anyone know of a reputable individual or shop near Greensboro that could do the head gasket and throttle body? Started throwin a po401, so I know the tb is gunked up, and probably vsv/egr. The vsv and egr would be last on my list of repairs, but figure since the tb would be off, it would be prime time to clean it.
Should I get a couple gallons of oil, drain the oil and radiator, and try to run the engine for a min to circulate the oil without antifreeze in the system? I've got to go out of town for work this weekend, so the truck is going to sit.
Input would be greatly appreciated.
Steve