10-09-2006, 06:36 PM
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Coolant leak
Ok well I believe that the reason that my oil pressure is so low is due to a coolant leak into the oil...some froth under one of the valve covers confirms there is a leak although my oil level is still relatively the same. I don't think that it is a head gasket failure since there isn't any smoke in the exhaust....I actually think it might be coolant creeping up through the head bolts b/c i forgot to use sealant on them...what do you guys think?? I was curious which of the head bolts need the sealant i know not all of them go into coolant passages.
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10-09-2006, 07:09 PM
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I would just seal them all and then go from there. Mine used to have that problem before i replaced the motor. Not sure what was totally wrong with it cause my neighbor currently has the motor.
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10-09-2006, 08:04 PM
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I was just wondering if I should be physically able to see the coolant coming up from the bolts...b/c I can't
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Projects: -94 Z28- forged 383 with 12:4:1 SCR, BRE cam and ported heads, E85 converted, t56 converted -72 Chevelle SS(clone)- 383 stroker forged bottom end, moderate hydraulic roller cam and 235cc heads http://www.cardomain.com/id/chevyguy358
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10-13-2006, 08:56 AM
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because of the heat generated in the cylinder heads, i belive the coolent would be more like a steam and is collected under the valve covers and has no were to go. over time it will make the oil milky. one bad thing to remember is the moisture is going past the head gaskets and make cause a failure later on.
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