lew10281

I dont know too much bout cars so this is whats happening. Got a brand new radiator put in and that kep it cool for a while. All of a sudden its running hot again. Went to get an Oil change and it was antifreeze in the oil.

What happens when i drive is it will start normal (about 180 degrees) then if im idle like sitting at a red light the temp will jump up to about 230 degrees (about the 3rd notch). Once i get moving again it will go back to 180 deg and fluctuate between 180 and 220 degrees. The mechanics i've talked to said its either a bad head gasket (i hope not) or a bad intake gasket.

Has anyone ever had this exact issue or possibly know what this kind of problem is? I hope its just a bad thermostat or water pump....anything other than head gasket

Ruthless909

iTrader: (19)

If you had antifreeze in your oil it is going to be a blown intake gasket, I believe.

lew10281

About how much is that to fix?

Ruthless909

iTrader: (19)

Expect to pay over $1000 at a shop...


It'll be wayyy cheaper if you do it yourself

idformula

Possibly an intake gasket, but most likely a head gasket, especially with the overheating.

lew10281

Yeah im going to take it to my buddys shop so i can see which gasket it is exactly.

Z28/2002

iTrader: (27)

The intakes are dry on these cars, meaning no fluids go through them.

The head gaskets are blown.

Paul Bell

iTrader: (9)

Yeah, I'll vote head gasket.

Whatever it is, don't drive it, antifreeze in the oil will quickly lead to burned bearings/piston rings and a complete engine job.

Good time to do some nice upgrades!

FearLS1

If that Firebird has a 3.8 V6 then its gonna be an easy job on replacing the intake manifold gasket. If that Firebird has the 5.7 V8 then you are