jeephack Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Think I may have a head gasket problem. Any opinions?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopper35nj Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 The pic and the caption are pretty vague. Can you be more specific?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopper35nj Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Oh, OK, now I see it. I had to blow up the picture to see all that coolant/oil mixture in the rockers. I would say the head gasket is a good bet. Did you happen to notice if there were exhaust fumes coming out of the radiator or has the rad expanded and may be started to leak when running and under pressure? At least a head gasket but could be a cracked block or head too. Did the engine overheat? Was there white steam coming from the exhaust? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeephack Posted August 25, 2015 Author Share Posted August 25, 2015 No overheating or exhaust fumes. Was running fine. Started noticing coolant loss and gain in crankcase volume. I have a HO head that I've been wanting to try. Guess now would be a good time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopper35nj Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Well having the updated head on hand certainly can't hurt but make certain that you don't have a cracked block. Investigate, be certain that it's just a head gasket. If it is the head gasket you'll know as soon as you remove the head, the failure is usually pretty evident. If you have been planning any internal upgrades now is a pretty good time to do them. My logic is that if I have the engine that far apart, might as well just get it all done and never have to do it again. It's a good time to do the cam, lifters, push rods, water pump and timing gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Consider picking up a junkyard block and swap it in. And then have your engine checked, and maybe rebuild it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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