Little bubbles???
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Woodstock Georgia
Originally Posted by Casethecorvetteman
Yep, small one going from top of radiator to surge tank. It did it from cold start right up to about 60-70*C. Does yours do it too??
Whatever, I don't let it agitate me.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 9,036
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From: Edmonton AB
Check for the equivalent of the 'Lisle 75500 Combustion Leak Detector'.
Like the link says, you measure some of the magic fluid into the
wand, attach it to a vacuum source and then hold the inlet end
over the radiator cap opening or other suitable access point to the
coolant. If the colour changes, then you have cause for concern.
Check with your neighbor, Stingraynut. He has been through this
and can hook you up. Might have signs of blown head gasket now
You might also want to search out oil analysis labs. It isn't costly
to have samples tested and this will show whether coolant is getting
into the bottom end.
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Like the link says, you measure some of the magic fluid into the
wand, attach it to a vacuum source and then hold the inlet end
over the radiator cap opening or other suitable access point to the
coolant. If the colour changes, then you have cause for concern.
Check with your neighbor, Stingraynut. He has been through this
and can hook you up. Might have signs of blown head gasket now
You might also want to search out oil analysis labs. It isn't costly
to have samples tested and this will show whether coolant is getting
into the bottom end.
.
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Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 5,214
Likes: 65
From: Queensland, AUSTRALIA
Thanks mate, im still waiting on getting a chance to have it tested yet. Ive ordered a testing device from a mate in Colorado, but there is other things in the order and it wont be sent yet so ill still be a few days off. 
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Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 5,214
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From: Queensland, AUSTRALIA
**** out of luck here, head gasket is blown somewhere.... Had the test done today by a local mechanic shop that does free inspections and the liquid changed colour within 10 seconds.... 
Thanks again to all those who replied and offered advice
Thanks again to all those who replied and offered advice
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 9,036
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From: Edmonton AB
Originally Posted by Casethecorvetteman
**** out of luck here
You diagnosed the problem before it took out your bottom end. Very
lucky and a great benefit to your budget. Many, many others here
have not been so fortunate.
Some labour, some gaskets and you could be back in business.
Alternatively, you could throw the money you just saved at the
car in the form of maintenance and performance parts.
Nice work.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Queensland, AUSTRALIA
Originally Posted by Slalom4me
Do you use glycol and distilled water?
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