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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 06:21 AM
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I've got a problem, and praying that someone here has a solution... 02 T/A, 6 speed... just redid the heads (ported/polished/5 angle valve job), installed a few other goodies, and thought everything was good to go. Fired it up, and it purred like a kitten. (Haven't driven it yet - road test I mean). It's still in my friend's garage, and we have a problem. When we pressure tested the radiator, we got coolant in the oil pan. No visible leaks anywhere (heads and such). Any ideas?? Appreciate any and all responses...
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 09:28 AM
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... after further inspection, it was a head gasket again. Should be up and running later today.
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 10:04 AM
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What kind of gasket did you use ?? Cometic or gm MLS ?? Or something else.
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Old Sep 14, 2007 | 06:01 AM
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Didn't get the specs on the new one. Should pick her up either today or tomorrow, and will list all the mods so far with a couple of pics. I'll break it in for a few days then throw in on the dyno and post some numbers...
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