Thread: white smoke
View Single Post
  #2  
Old 08-21-2004, 03:26 PM
BenzRepair BenzRepair is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: KC, MO
Posts: 140
If it's leaking into the cylinders that fast (because the system can now pressurize), then you should have exhaust pressure in the coolant tank. Start the car (when cool), and after 30 seconds loosen the exp. tank cap to first detent; if explosive pressure comes out, you have verified a head leak, or at least mandated head removal. This happens because now the exhaust can pressurize the cooling system and push the anti-freeze into the cylinder when on intake (vacuum) stroke. If there is no extreme pressure release, there is a tool to check your anti-freeze for carbon monoxide (exhaust leak into cooling system), available through better tool venders near you.
__________________
Don't ask me, I'm a shop-owner by default
Reply With Quote