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[quote=”Fopeano” post=131922]The smoke is a totally separate issue from the coolant. My car did the same thing until I finally put a head I rebuilt on it at 192k miles. It’s likely worn valve stem seals, no big deal that can wait until you’re interested in dealing with engine work. As far as the coolant hoses go, I’ve replaced many leaking radiator hoses that look like a wizard sleeve on the end after the hose clamp.
Edit: This is my 500th post. It’s a big night.[/quote]
Exciting 😀
Anyway, yeah I knew about the valve seals the moment I bought it. I don’t mind that at all really. Could the lower radiator hose leak only under pressure? I will probably just replace it but wanted to check. Had a heater core replaced also and I don’t feel any leaks.
Sounds good, that was my next purchase! I just checked and I think it burns on startup only because I drove it a lot and it got hot. Parked it. Only little bit missing. But the smoke smells a lot like oil. And no smoke after initial start :/
Just didn’t want to have to pull it out later on. Would it be due for replacing by that time? I know heat kills them but it doesn’t have a cooler right now
Just didn’t want to have to pull it out later on. Would it be due for replacing by that time? I know heat kills them but it doesn’t have a cooler right now
I may replace old engine mounts just to be sure but the rest sounds straight forward. I plan on later on down the road maybe 10k in on the 350 send it to a machine shop and get a stroker kit for it. Would it be essential to remove the transmission before?
The transmission is a 700r4 and the car as it sits has 124k on it. I’d like to keep the automatic because I don’t plan on any big racing but would replacement be neccesary?
I may replace old engine mounts just to be sure but the rest sounds straight forward. I plan on later on down the road maybe 10k in on the 350 send it to a machine shop and get a stroker kit for it. Would it be essential to remove the transmission before?
The transmission is a 700r4 and the car as it sits has 124k on it. I’d like to keep the automatic because I don’t plan on any big racing but would replacement be neccesary?
[quote=”Fopeano” post=122309]Welcome to the forum! There’s a few GM guys active here that can definitely help, although I’m not one of them. What I do know is that if you want to drool over performance parts for your car, a Pace Performance catalog will get the job done.[/quote]
Thanks 😀 I will look for that[quote=”Fopeano” post=122309]Welcome to the forum! There’s a few GM guys active here that can definitely help, although I’m not one of them. What I do know is that if you want to drool over performance parts for your car, a Pace Performance catalog will get the job done.[/quote]
Thanks 😀 I will look for thatOn my third gen f body, it probably needs a couple things (new ujoints, better alternator, and a brake master cylinder cap that isn’t held down with electrical tape) xD
Somethings you can let go though I feel at least. I watch the show Roadkill on Motor Trend and those guys would give you an aneurysm lol
On my third gen f body, it probably needs a couple things (new ujoints, better alternator, and a brake master cylinder cap that isn’t held down with electrical tape) xD
Somethings you can let go though I feel at least. I watch the show Roadkill on Motor Trend and those guys would give you an aneurysm lol
I’ve never actually adjusted valves on an engine or seen someone do it until now so this may be a dumb question but when you were adjusting them with the honda tool and the feeler gauge, did you need to loosen it up and then tighten as you adjusted? Was that just to ensure it wasn’t over tight?