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Khaos said:
Works for a while, but you'll still have the issue. It isn't difficult at all to do the gasket, just takes some time taking everything off and putting it back.
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I'm trying to find a good write-up or install directions to mitigate any hang-ups if I decide to tackle it myself. It would also allow me to see if I have all the right tools to do it.
 
Ginger said:
you ever over heat it? i find it weird that the head gasket would be going.
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Never once has it overheated. There's also no white smoke or peculiar smells coming from the exhaust.

Really the only thing that I can attest to a bad head gasket is that I am losing coolant and there's no visible leaks.

I already replaced the reservoir hoping it was cracked or faulty.
 
Oh and I purchased a year of access to Haynes' online repair manual. So if anyone needs any write-ups for NNBS let me know.
 
We used that manual when we did the head gasket on my dad's Yukon. It was a great reference.
 
i would bet on water pump alll day before head gaskets

it may come out the weep hole so slightly, it evaporates before touching anything.
 
Ginger said:
i would bet on water pump alll day before head gaskets

it may come out the weep hole so slightly, it evaporates before touching anything.
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Yea that was going to be my next step if the compression or chemical test passed

How do I check a water pump?
 
you cant really, sometimes they just leak and you will never track it but more then likely thats the issue, normally if the motor is using coolant its the water pump or a cracked head. and your motor was after the head issue. water pumps arent too expensive, and since you have e fans, its a breeze.
 
I made about a 100 mile run going 120+ in my old truck and started overheating and loosing coolant soon after. Turned out to be water pump.

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Ginger said:
common wise though water pump is pretty high up on the list. i would do that before removing a head
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Absolutely.

Another thing though is when I fill the res tank, both the old and the new, coolant drips from the bottom of it out of the overflow port but stops when im not pouring. I'm wondering if it leaks when the coolant gets hot?

But why does it leak when I pour coolant?
 
Hey anyone in my area want to let me borrow a set of wheels and tires for like two weeks so I can sell mine??? Hook it uuuuuuup
 
Well for anyone else, I'm selling these with tires (Goodyear Eagle 15% tread) for $600.00 local pickup only. TPMS not included.
 
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