tmason45a

I have a 1997 GT doing something I have never encountered before. It is pushing oil into the cooling system but the coolant is not getting into the oil. Usually you would think head gasket but the fluids would be going both ways, they're not. It is pushing oil into the coolant and pressurizing the system till it pushes past the cap with an oily chocolate milkshake looking mess. Any ideas on where to look first will be greatly appreciated. Anyone else had this problem?

Texastboneking

its still head gaskets. ive replaced many with that problem.

tmason45a

have you changed them with the engine still in the car? how do you get the dipstick tube back in without bending it?

Blackvenom01

def head gasket just at the right pressure of the motor it pushes oil through rather then the pressure of the radiator

yes it can be done in the car and the tube doesnt need to be bent it can be dropped from the bottom or the top just twist turn and dance round the car till i makes it in lol

tmason45a

should I have the heads surfaced or will it be ok without? car is for my 16 year old so its staying pretty stock for a while, just a cai and maybe hotter coils for now.

Texastboneking

depends on how they look when you get the heads off. i would check with a straight edge for warpage.

tmason45a

Thanks much for the info. like I said this is my 1st mod motor so if I run into trouble I will be seeking more help.

Texastboneking

have fun with the timing!

tmason45a

Don't scare me. I was nervous about that till I found a posting onliine with pics that shows how to mark the timing chains and line up the marks on the crank and cam gears, said it wasn't that bad if you take your time and pay attention to the details. Say that's how it is........

Texastboneking

thats how it is. just pay real good attention.