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03-27-2007, 01:57 AM

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HACKGT350

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RE: head gasket problem

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i couldnt run it for 15 mins after i tried to burp it the temp gauge went to 220 and i shut it off. its got a aluminum 3 core radiator elec fan edelbrock waterpump gt 40 heads bored.030 over edelbrock performer intake it also has a lil white smoke when i start it. also i want to know what plugs to ask for at the auto parts store for the gt 40 heads

no im talking about to burp it you gotta run it for like 15 minutes gotta let it warm up and have the t-stat open

03-27-2007, 01:58 AM

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mustangguy82

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RE: head gasket problem

what kinda head gaskets do i get? the motor is still kinda fresh its only got 5k on it since last summer also what kinda plugs do i ask for at the parts store i have the reg gt 40 heads

03-27-2007, 01:58 AM

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RE: head gasket problem

Cuz it's a temp fix. I mean it's your ride, fix it how you want. It's just a band aid as far as I'm concerned. G/L either way though.

03-27-2007, 01:59 AM

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RE: head gasket problem

the t stat is opening i can see all the coolant surge back into the radiator

03-27-2007, 02:19 AM

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RE: head gasket problem

im goona pull the heads now i just got this crazy deal on a twin turbo kit just goona ride the winter beater for a couple more months thanks for the help guys