Help with idling noise after plug change
04-09-2011, 01:57 PM
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So to do this headgasket, is this all the stuff i will be needing? I was under the impression that i just needed to get gaskets, sealant, and have lots of time. Let me know, thanks
Found this on Thunder Racing,
LT1 Cylinder Head Swap Gasket Package includes: GM Cylinder Head Gaskets, GM Intake Manifold Gaskets, FelPro Header Gaskets, GM EGR Gaskets, GM Valve Cover Gaskets, GM Throttle Body Gasket, GM Cylinder Head to Coolant Tube Gaskets
Found this on Thunder Racing,
LT1 Cylinder Head Swap Gasket Package includes: GM Cylinder Head Gaskets, GM Intake Manifold Gaskets, FelPro Header Gaskets, GM EGR Gaskets, GM Valve Cover Gaskets, GM Throttle Body Gasket, GM Cylinder Head to Coolant Tube Gaskets
You'll also need a couple of those funky "fuel line clip" release tools.....
04-09-2011, 09:05 PM
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thats cool. im just asking if theres a bracket actually "hanging; as you put it. there are 3 bolts total that hold it, 2 in the rear of the alt, and one that bolts to the IM bolt... if its not tightened down and just "hanging" there, its going to be off...maybe this is the noise youre hearing. jsut saying
04-10-2011, 12:30 PM
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Video of the bracket that is loose, any info i appreciate
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04-11-2011, 06:03 AM
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Do you mean the stud? It's just one of those "bolts" that look like they have a hex nut in the middle, and thread on both ends. One end goes through the exhaust manifold, and threads into the cylinder head. The other end has the alternator bracket pass over it, then a hex nut secures the bracket. Are you positive it's not there, and just the nut is missing?
If it's not there, a lot of parts stores carry an assortment of these studs. If I remember correctly, the thread is 3/8-16....
Wait a minute, you have headers, don't you? In that case you'll need to get one of those studs, then make a short spacer out of a black iron pipe nipple, to get the thing in the proper place to attach the alternator bracket. Cut the nipple to length, so it, and the thickness of the header flange, are roughly the thickness of the OE exhaust manifold. Put the nipple over the stud, then thread it through the header flange and into the head and tighten. If your measurement is corect, the other end of the stud should now be in the proper place for the alternator support to slip in place.
If it's not there, a lot of parts stores carry an assortment of these studs. If I remember correctly, the thread is 3/8-16....
Wait a minute, you have headers, don't you? In that case you'll need to get one of those studs, then make a short spacer out of a black iron pipe nipple, to get the thing in the proper place to attach the alternator bracket. Cut the nipple to length, so it, and the thickness of the header flange, are roughly the thickness of the OE exhaust manifold. Put the nipple over the stud, then thread it through the header flange and into the head and tighten. If your measurement is corect, the other end of the stud should now be in the proper place for the alternator support to slip in place.
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04-12-2011, 01:32 PM
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Do you mean the stud? It's just one of those "bolts" that look like they have a hex nut in the middle, and thread on both ends. One end goes through the exhaust manifold, and threads into the cylinder head. The other end has the alternator bracket pass over it, then a hex nut secures the bracket. Are you positive it's not there, and just the nut is missing?
If it's not there, a lot of parts stores carry an assortment of these studs. If I remember correctly, the thread is 3/8-16....
Wait a minute, you have headers, don't you? In that case you'll need to get one of those studs, then make a short spacer out of a black iron pipe nipple, to get the thing in the proper place to attach the alternator bracket. Cut the nipple to length, so it, and the thickness of the header flange, are roughly the thickness of the OE exhaust manifold. Put the nipple over the stud, then thread it through the header flange and into the head and tighten. If your measurement is corect, the other end of the stud should now be in the proper place for the alternator support to slip in place.
If it's not there, a lot of parts stores carry an assortment of these studs. If I remember correctly, the thread is 3/8-16....
Wait a minute, you have headers, don't you? In that case you'll need to get one of those studs, then make a short spacer out of a black iron pipe nipple, to get the thing in the proper place to attach the alternator bracket. Cut the nipple to length, so it, and the thickness of the header flange, are roughly the thickness of the OE exhaust manifold. Put the nipple over the stud, then thread it through the header flange and into the head and tighten. If your measurement is corect, the other end of the stud should now be in the proper place for the alternator support to slip in place.
Second question, when i drained and refilled the radiatior, (keep in mind the car was completely cold) i went to start the car with radiator cap off , as i started the car i could see a hug burst of coolant shoot up from the radiator. With this said could i perhaps have a hose misplaced, or am i just an idiot for having done that?
04-12-2011, 06:12 PM
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.......Second question, when i drained and refilled the radiatior, (keep in mind the car was completely cold) i went to start the car with radiator cap off , as i started the car i could see a hug burst of coolant shoot up from the radiator. With this said could i perhaps have a hose misplaced, or am i just an idiot for having done that?
Do you still have an OE heater hose assembly on it? If so, there are a couple of "air bleeds" in the hoses, and you use them to "burp" the air out. It can take a while, but if you don't get all the air out, you'll have overheating issues.
04-12-2011, 09:19 PM
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You know i had those open as i refilled the radiator, and left them open along with the radiator cap when i had my burst, then i went back and put the cap on, went to start the car and i saw water spray from the bleeder screws. Car never overheated when we took it for a spin and saw all the white smoke, the low coolant lamp was on the whole time though
