LSV sipping water not gas
08-01-2018, 07:50 AM
#41
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yes, HG blew on #6 as suspected. My fault. I had a samco hose pop on me, and the car ran hot a few times burping and getting air out of it.
the lt5 is a durable beast but I know this car has heat cycled many times above 240 running hot with the ac on in traffic never above 245, but that's too hot and can "crush" the factory HG as Marc documented and cause some weeping. I actually think this started years ago as I have often "smelled coolant" after shutting down and could never track it down.
Not much doubt now!!
12-1 compression and years of beatings finally did it in. I'm going to use the MLS gaskets from Marc as they are more forgiving for this type of abuse which hopefully will be mitigated by some better cooling fans.
I'll for certain say, keep the beast cool and you won't likely suffer this plight, my bad.
the lt5 is a durable beast but I know this car has heat cycled many times above 240 running hot with the ac on in traffic never above 245, but that's too hot and can "crush" the factory HG as Marc documented and cause some weeping. I actually think this started years ago as I have often "smelled coolant" after shutting down and could never track it down.
Not much doubt now!!
12-1 compression and years of beatings finally did it in. I'm going to use the MLS gaskets from Marc as they are more forgiving for this type of abuse which hopefully will be mitigated by some better cooling fans.
I'll for certain say, keep the beast cool and you won't likely suffer this plight, my bad.
08-13-2018, 07:53 PM
#43
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yes, HG blew on #6 as suspected. My fault. I had a samco hose pop on me, and the car ran hot a few times burping and getting air out of it.
the lt5 is a durable beast but I know this car has heat cycled many times above 240 running hot with the ac on in traffic never above 245, but that's too hot and can "crush" the factory HG as Marc documented and cause some weeping. I actually think this started years ago as I have often "smelled coolant" after shutting down and could never track it down.
Not much doubt now!!
12-1 compression and years of beatings finally did it in. I'm going to use the MLS gaskets from Marc as they are more forgiving for this type of abuse which hopefully will be mitigated by some better cooling fans.
I'll for certain say, keep the beast cool and you won't likely suffer this plight, my bad.
the lt5 is a durable beast but I know this car has heat cycled many times above 240 running hot with the ac on in traffic never above 245, but that's too hot and can "crush" the factory HG as Marc documented and cause some weeping. I actually think this started years ago as I have often "smelled coolant" after shutting down and could never track it down.
Not much doubt now!!
12-1 compression and years of beatings finally did it in. I'm going to use the MLS gaskets from Marc as they are more forgiving for this type of abuse which hopefully will be mitigated by some better cooling fans.
I'll for certain say, keep the beast cool and you won't likely suffer this plight, my bad.
this engine must have been sipping water and washing down some oil it's strange to see a liner worn at the bottom
08-17-2018, 03:43 PM
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so after looking closer at the block the bottom of the number 6 liner is pretty worn. time for sure for new liners. also need to measure the pistons to see if they will be viable.
this engine must have been sipping water and washing down some oil it's strange to see a liner worn at the bottom
this engine must have been sipping water and washing down some oil it's strange to see a liner worn at the bottom
08-20-2018, 05:07 AM
#45
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I've seen the "ball drop" with demps and his work is very impressive !!!
there are a few more furry ponies waiting now. I'm taking all the parts to the machine shop today, for sure 1 liner is bad at the bottom
pistons look pretty good, crank and rods are a work of art. It's a bryant crank, and pankl TI rods. JE pistons.
new liners are going in, and I'm hoping the rest of the parts are still viable. I'm also being a bit seduced at the idea of the closed deck liners.
more cost and a much longer wait for certain, but a few more furry ponies are waiting there as well.
Last edited by Rkreigh; 08-20-2018 at 05:08 AM.