So the head isn't warped

**86 IROC-Z** · 12-22-2009, 04:20 PM

Had it checked this afternoon after pulling it all apart again this morning.

So with new gaskets & bolts, about to repair it for the second time.

I'll let you guys know how it turns out.

And here's a photo since I know most of you assholes love ignoring all the text in threads and go straight for the pictures.

**Brian H Drifer** · 12-22-2009, 04:27 PM

forgot to swirl the dog again.

**86 IROC-Z** · 12-22-2009, 04:29 PM

Originally Posted by Brian H Drifer

forgot to swirl the dog again.

His identity is already compromised, he is dead to me.

**wheeliE-maxx** · 12-22-2009, 04:29 PM

So I not retard no more???

**Transamws6** · 12-22-2009, 04:30 PM

Thought you were done with that thing dude, looks good, glad your fixing it.

**wheeliE-maxx** · 12-22-2009, 04:31 PM

Also, use thread sealant if you didn't already know that. Gotta get my second round of intake gaskets.. Not feeling it

**tatertot91** · 12-22-2009, 04:35 PM

lol Dog is like
"just take the damn picture"

**Zapper2003** · 12-22-2009, 04:36 PM

I like the uncle Rico 'my arms are huge' pose. +1 for having more ambition than me to get your car running

**cammed goat** · 12-22-2009, 04:36 PM

GOD I

that car. So CLEAN!!!

**86 IROC-Z** · 12-22-2009, 04:43 PM

Originally Posted by Transamws6

Thought you were done with that thing dude, looks good, glad your fixing it.

Yeah well, figured I might as well have another go at it because ~$100 is much cheaper than another vehicle.

Originally Posted by wheeliE-maxx

Also, use thread sealant if you didn't already know that. Gotta get my second round of intake gaskets.. Not feeling it

Yep, picked up a new set of intake gaskets today as well

Originally Posted by tatertot91

lol Dog is like
"just take the damn picture"

That was the only picture we got off before he was like "alright fuck you guys it's time for my walk"

Originally Posted by Zapper2003

I like the uncle Rico 'my arms are huge' pose. +1 for having more ambition than me to get your car running

Nah if I wanted the arms are huge look, I woulda taken 4 scoops of NOxplode, done a max set of curls in the squat rack, and crossed my arms at shoulder-level and push out my biceps with my fists like the high schoolers do in their wrestling team yearbook photo

Originally Posted by cammed goat

GOD I

that car. So CLEAN!!!

Thanks. I'd love it a lot more if it were without it's problems.

**Mr. Luos** · 12-22-2009, 04:48 PM

I assume it is already leaking again?

**wheeliE-maxx** · 12-22-2009, 04:49 PM

Originally Posted by 86 IROC-Z

Yeah well, figured I might as well have another go at it because ~$100 is much cheaper than another vehicle.

that's what I said, but now I know what you mean about how hard it it to stay motivated on a pos vehicle. Very crappy when it's your only transportation

**cammed goat** · 12-22-2009, 04:51 PM

Well, if the head isn't warped, were the heads magnafluxed? Could be cracked.

**bigrondownhiller** · 12-22-2009, 04:53 PM

What happened the first time?

**86 IROC-Z** · 12-22-2009, 04:54 PM

Originally Posted by Mr. Luos

I assume it is already leaking again?

After we repaired it the first time, we took it for a 10 minute test drive to make sure it worked. We pulled back in the driveway, turned the engine off, 5 seconds later it was POOSHHH, waterfall all over again, all over the driveway. So yeah, I guess you could say it was leaking. It's empty at the moment though.

Originally Posted by wheeliE-maxx

that's what I said, but now I know what you mean about how hard it it to stay motivated on a pos vehicle. Very crappy when it's your only transportation

Yeah, exactly. And keep in mind, even after fixing the gasket, we still have to sift through the shit storm of the wiring harness to try and find out why it's not turning over anymore.

**Mr. Luos** · 12-22-2009, 04:56 PM

Originally Posted by 86 IROC-Z

It's empty at the moment though.

Leave it empty. Can't leak that way.

That is my method with the Grand Ma GT.
Fixed the waterpump and replaced the thermostat yesterday. Let it run for 10 minutes. So far......so....well....it is still the grand ma gt.

**wheeliE-maxx** · 12-22-2009, 04:56 PM

If a cylinder was full of water it shouldn't crank, but I'm guessing you figured that out.

**86 IROC-Z** · 12-22-2009, 05:01 PM

Originally Posted by cammed goat

Well, if the head isn't warped, were the heads magnafluxed? Could be cracked.

Nope. Doing that and we might as well check the block as well. And I'll tow it to the junkyard before I'm dealing with that.

Originally Posted by bigrondownhiller

What happened the first time?

see post 15

Originally Posted by Mr. Luos

Leave it empty. Can't leak that way.

That is my method with the Grand Ma GT.
Fixed the waterpump and replaced the thermostat yesterday. Let it run for 10 minutes. So far......so....well....it is still the grand ma gt.

That's my plan after we finish up this time

Originally Posted by wheeliE-maxx

If a cylinder was full of water it shouldn't crank, but I'm guessing you figured that out.

None of the cylinders were breached.

**wheeliE-maxx** · 12-22-2009, 05:07 PM

So where was the water coming from, an outside edge of the gasket?

**cammed goat** · 12-22-2009, 05:21 PM

Originally Posted by wheeliE-maxx

So where was the water coming from, an outside edge of the gasket?

Good question. Now I am wondering if the coolant was coming from the lower intake manifold gasket. I have heard of the front and rear lower manifold gaskets being a PITA to seal if they aren't one piece.