Headgasket

hotrod88lsc · January 28th, 2007, 04:26 AM

I believe that I have popped a headgasket. At high Rpm's Im spraying coolant out of the overflow tank.

I cant remember it's been so long. How long does it take to change them by yourself? I think the last time i did it I had changed the timing chain too. So I just dont remember.

Anybody remember let me know.

Mike

bigbadtalontsi · January 28th, 2007, 12:24 PM

It took me about 8 hours to change my heads and intake on my car. I also took my time so i could make sure everything was perfect. You could actually do it in about half that time.

cobraetti · January 28th, 2007, 01:43 PM

coolant out of the overflow tank?, how so

hotrod88lsc · January 28th, 2007, 08:28 PM

Well it was coming out of the overflow, while i was messing with a camaro going down the Highway. At about 5000-5200rpm and 6psi. And then I pulled over checked it out and the overflow was all frothy and bubbles on top of the coolant in the overflow.

SALIV8 · January 28th, 2007, 10:20 PM

I would do a cooling system pressure test, or compression test. You may have boiled the coolant, do you have any leaks in the system, is the radiator cap good? is the seal good?

hotrod88lsc · January 28th, 2007, 11:11 PM

I had just fixed a leak in the hoses going to the heater core......The cap. i put on over a year ago......and to be honest it looked like it was boiling. i mean if i blew it wouldnt it be bubbling all the time? Or is it possible it's lifting the heads with the stock non-TTY bolts on there. They didnt switch bolts till 92 if i remember correctly.

Stangzilla · January 28th, 2007, 11:27 PM

you have a supercharger on your lincoln very high cylinder pressure. chancer r you did blow the gasket...

SALIV8 · January 29th, 2007, 12:20 AM

I woulddo a coolant pressure test, and a compression test. Highway speeds, higher rpms for a longer duration could be boiling a poorly sealed cooling system, or could've popped a gasket. keep an eye on it for loss of level, and chek your oil. make sure ur not mixing.

hotrod88lsc · January 29th, 2007, 01:09 AM

Checked the oil and not mixing at all, used a "block tester" and it's got exhaust gasses in the coolant.
I dont have access to a coolant pressure tester I just lost my job at Midas and I did have everything available to me just kindof shit out of luck right now.

SALIV8 · January 29th, 2007, 10:38 AM

Block tester turnedcolors and i would say ur right and stangzilla- headgasket time I would do both, but u prob know that. >> also those exhaust gases will mix with ur coolant and turn to acidic corrosive liquid,<< so do it asap.

hotrod88lsc · January 29th, 2007, 11:31 AM

yeah I have the stuff to do it. I just have to get time. I live in an apartment complex and dont know if i can even do it here.

Tony_90fox · January 29th, 2007, 02:24 PM

I thought that i blew a head gasket because of the bubbling antifreeze too, but turns out it was an intake manifold gasket. My head gaskets were fine, but while you are in there, might as well check those too.

hotrod88lsc · January 29th, 2007, 07:43 PM

Ill check that too Tony, Anyone got a garage i can use LOL, it's freakin cold outside.

lineumup88 · January 29th, 2007, 08:40 PM

Originally Posted by hotrod88lsc

Ill check that too Tony, Anyone got a garage i can use LOL, it's freakin cold outside.

no garage but i live in hampton and if you need a hand gettin it done i could help. i have a compressor and the know how. also if the acidic mix going on in your cooling system, the timming cover gasket should be changed to. it is a weak gasket doesn't like corrrosives

January 28th, 2007, 04:26 AM	#1
hotrod88lsc Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 28 iTrader: 0 reviews	Headgasket I believe that I have popped a headgasket. At high Rpm's Im spraying coolant out of the overflow tank. I cant remember it's been so long. How long does it take to change them by yourself? I think the last time i did it I had changed the timing chain too. So I just dont remember. Anybody remember let me know. Mike __________________ 88 Lincoln Mark VII --- Paxton Novi 1000, gt40's Typhoon Intake, TREMEC 3550, 3.73's Nice little HOTROD LINCOLN 354.9hp/372tq

January 28th, 2007, 01:43 PM	#3
cobraetti Regular 2001 svt cobra no way (IRS) Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: goose creek,sc Posts: 304 iTrader: 0 reviews	coolant out of the overflow tank?, how so __________________ Build #1249 MM New Edge Crew Member# 6

January 28th, 2007, 08:28 PM	#4
hotrod88lsc Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 28 iTrader: 0 reviews	Well it was coming out of the overflow, while i was messing with a camaro going down the Highway. At about 5000-5200rpm and 6psi. And then I pulled over checked it out and the overflow was all frothy and bubbles on top of the coolant in the overflow. __________________ 88 Lincoln Mark VII --- Paxton Novi 1000, gt40's Typhoon Intake, TREMEC 3550, 3.73's Nice little HOTROD LINCOLN 354.9hp/372tq

January 28th, 2007, 11:11 PM	#6
hotrod88lsc Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 28 iTrader: 0 reviews	I had just fixed a leak in the hoses going to the heater core......The cap. i put on over a year ago......and to be honest it looked like it was boiling. i mean if i blew it wouldnt it be bubbling all the time? Or is it possible it's lifting the heads with the stock non-TTY bolts on there. They didnt switch bolts till 92 if i remember correctly. __________________ 88 Lincoln Mark VII --- Paxton Novi 1000, gt40's Typhoon Intake, TREMEC 3550, 3.73's Nice little HOTROD LINCOLN 354.9hp/372tq

January 28th, 2007, 11:27 PM	#7
Stangzilla MM Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: On my way to Baines's house!! Posts: 3,298 iTrader: 0 reviews	you have a supercharger on your lincoln very high cylinder pressure. chancer r you did blow the gasket... __________________ Rotating The Earth 1320 Feet At A Time!! Today, I found out that when I masturbate at night while watching internet porn I cast a huge shadow on the curtain and the entire street is able to see it.

January 28th, 2007, 12:24 PM	#2
bigbadtalontsi Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 60 iTrader: 0 reviews	It took me about 8 hours to change my heads and intake on my car. I also took my time so i could make sure everything was perfect. You could actually do it in about half that time.

January 28th, 2007, 10:20 PM	#5
SALIV8 all motor 92 coupe 9.94@136.40 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 576 iTrader: 0 reviews	I would do a cooling system pressure test, or compression test. You may have boiled the coolant, do you have any leaks in the system, is the radiator cap good? is the seal good?

January 29th, 2007, 12:20 AM	#8
SALIV8 all motor 92 coupe 9.94@136.40 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 576 iTrader: 0 reviews	I woulddo a coolant pressure test, and a compression test. Highway speeds, higher rpms for a longer duration could be boiling a poorly sealed cooling system, or could've popped a gasket. keep an eye on it for loss of level, and chek your oil. make sure ur not mixing.

January 29th, 2007, 01:09 AM	#9
hotrod88lsc Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 28 iTrader: 0 reviews	Checked the oil and not mixing at all, used a "block tester" and it's got exhaust gasses in the coolant. I dont have access to a coolant pressure tester I just lost my job at Midas and I did have everything available to me just kindof shit out of luck right now. __________________ 88 Lincoln Mark VII --- Paxton Novi 1000, gt40's Typhoon Intake, TREMEC 3550, 3.73's Nice little HOTROD LINCOLN 354.9hp/372tq

January 29th, 2007, 10:38 AM	#10
SALIV8 all motor 92 coupe 9.94@136.40 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 576 iTrader: 0 reviews	Block tester turnedcolors and i would say ur right and stangzilla- headgasket time I would do both, but u prob know that. >> also those exhaust gases will mix with ur coolant and turn to acidic corrosive liquid,<< so do it asap.

January 29th, 2007, 11:31 AM	#11
hotrod88lsc Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 28 iTrader: 0 reviews	yeah I have the stuff to do it. I just have to get time. I live in an apartment complex and dont know if i can even do it here. __________________ 88 Lincoln Mark VII --- Paxton Novi 1000, gt40's Typhoon Intake, TREMEC 3550, 3.73's Nice little HOTROD LINCOLN 354.9hp/372tq

January 29th, 2007, 02:24 PM	#12
Tony_90fox Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bowling Green, KY Posts: 3,803 iTrader: 0 reviews	I thought that i blew a head gasket because of the bubbling antifreeze too, but turns out it was an intake manifold gasket. My head gaskets were fine, but while you are in there, might as well check those too. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] [B][U]MM Sapper Squad[/U][/B] [QUOTE=Regency 2007;1676187]MSO's stupidity has never stopped amazing me since the day he joined this forum.[/QUOTE]

January 29th, 2007, 07:43 PM	#13
hotrod88lsc Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 28 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ill check that too Tony, Anyone got a garage i can use LOL, it's freakin cold outside. __________________ 88 Lincoln Mark VII --- Paxton Novi 1000, gt40's Typhoon Intake, TREMEC 3550, 3.73's Nice little HOTROD LINCOLN 354.9hp/372tq

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