LT1 Based Engine Tech 1993-1997 LT1/LT4 Engine Related

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Old Jun 22, 2010 | 09:05 AM
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I have coolant coming out my exhaust, which lets me know that i have a blown head gasket. When I pull my heads off, should I have them sent off and checked for cracks or warpage?
Old Jun 23, 2010 | 05:29 AM
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yes.

You were real close to the right forum but missed. You have an LT1 this is the LS1 forum. I'll move it for you.
Old Jun 23, 2010 | 05:31 AM
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How did you determine it is coolant? How much? White smoke at heavy throttle?
Old Jun 23, 2010 | 12:24 PM
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+1 on how you know.

Depending on your car and modifications you could just have quite a bit of condensation in your exhaust. I had the issue of lots of condensation and carbon build up spitting black crap on the ground and walls before my car was fully warmed up.
Old Jun 23, 2010 | 10:03 PM
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It has no related modifications besides a electric water pump conversion, and that's about it...
Old Jun 24, 2010 | 05:28 AM
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d2stephen = tstrickland772 ?
Old Jun 24, 2010 | 05:58 AM
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could be a gimmick account
Old Jun 24, 2010 | 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by d2stephen
Might want to watch that, mine was doing the same, started it up this afternoon and had over a gallon of antifreeze dump out the exhaust.
This being the case, you need to have more than the heads checked.

Bearings, rods, etc.
Old Jun 25, 2010 | 09:48 AM
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The car is mine, tstrickland772 is who is helping me out by helping me along with working on the car. Sorry for throwing everyone off.
Old Jun 25, 2010 | 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by d2stephen
The car is mine, tstrickland772 is who is helping me out by helping me along with working on the car. Sorry for throwing everyone off.
But you already have a post/thread about this topic? No need to have a friend start another one.

https://www.camaroz28.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=758831
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