SBpunk Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Little backstory here. Took it in less than 10k miles ago to get the motor rebuilt. Shop is now closed because, I'm assuming, of things like this. It wouldve been over heating constantly if I didn't stop driving it and kept it to short trips since the day I pulled it out of the shop. Shop owner kept telling me it was the gauges/sensor etc. After replacing the entire cooling system with upgrades (CSF 3 core, ZJ fan clutch, XJ electric fan, water wetter, 70/30 coolant) I had it to where it'll sit just below 210 going to work and back which is only 7 miles. Got the A/C converted to 134a and noticed it was getting a little warmer. Temps outside hit in the low 90's the other day and when I stopped at a light coming home from work it started to creep up near 220 by the time I got home. Had it brought into a local Firestone to have the exhaust checked for leaks and they did a block test. Firestone told me that smoke was pouring out the gasket at a pretty steady rate and it would need to be replaced which was something they couldnt do there. No biggie I don't have the money to have a shop do it anyway. My question is with the gasket needing to be replaced is it still driveable as long as I don't let it over heat? There isn't any noticeable coolant in the oil and the coolant itself looks hazy. Not 100% its even oil in the coolant. The reason I'm asking is that I'll be going back into surgery (number 3 yay....) and was wondering what damage could be done if I keep driving it on short trips where the temps won't reach over 210ish? Thanks everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dzimm Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 I wouldn't drive it. It's a gamble, right now there may not be any noticeable coolant in the oil or visa versa but it could start mixing at any time. You may be just down the block from your house when coolant starts pouring into the oil and by the time you get to work, you'll have no bearings left and scored cylinder walls. On the other hand you may have no issues. It's a gamble I wouldn't take. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBpunk Posted August 21, 2017 Author Share Posted August 21, 2017 That's what I needed to hear I appreciate it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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