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Old Jan 9, 2009 | 09:58 PM
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well my head gaskets in my 93 camaro decided it was time to not seal anymore. luckly it happened in my drive way so the oil has not mixed with coolant yet. i think im going to go with le1 head cam set up since im on a budget
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Old Jan 10, 2009 | 10:04 AM
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Did you over heat it? Hopefully not, or you might be looking for some good cores to send off to Lloyd.
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Old Jan 11, 2009 | 07:12 PM
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no it didnt over heat. it happened in my driveway and i just shut it off
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Old Jan 11, 2009 | 07:54 PM
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How do you know it was head gaskets
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Old Jan 11, 2009 | 08:31 PM
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well its either that or something entirely worse. when the engine runs the radiator bubbles and its burning coolant. oh yeah also my valve covers had a little milky oil on them. i just started taking it apart today
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