99 Suburban Leaking fluid, need advice!
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From: kevinkpk
Ok, I'll try pulling out the spark plug. Only, I don't know how, I'm amusing by the videos I watched I'll need a socket and extension.
How long, what size, and is there any special trick to getting this done?|
P.S..> Haven't done the oil yet, wife has the oil pan in the car
Also, another question. Is it plausible to stick a small 'spy like camera' into the spark plug hole to try to detect what the inside of the piston housing looks like? I would imagine if there were rust in there, that might be an indicative of coolant getting inside? ***Long shot I know, but coming from someone that don't know jack***
Thanks again,
-Frank
How long, what size, and is there any special trick to getting this done?|
P.S..> Haven't done the oil yet, wife has the oil pan in the car
Also, another question. Is it plausible to stick a small 'spy like camera' into the spark plug hole to try to detect what the inside of the piston housing looks like? I would imagine if there were rust in there, that might be an indicative of coolant getting inside? ***Long shot I know, but coming from someone that don't know jack***
Thanks again,
-Frank
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I know that there are some on this forum that advise against sealers but in dealing w/ 10+ year old, hi-mileage vehicles in the past I've had very good results w/ Barr's Stop Leak. But I've never used it for a head gasket problem. And never had it plug a radiator or heater core while it stop leaks in the same.
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From: Middletown DE
There is a quick disconnect on the front left side of the intake manifold that it could leak from also the intake manifold gaskets are known to leak on these engines i would clean the area and try to pin point it a little closer
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Will do, just changed the oil. Absolutely ZERO water/antifreeze in the oil. Which I presume is a good thing....
I'll buy some crap to spray on the engine to clean it up, I couldn't get a hold of the spark plug on #2 yet. I think I need to buy tools
I'll buy some crap to spray on the engine to clean it up, I couldn't get a hold of the spark plug on #2 yet. I think I need to buy tools
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From: Hicksville Ks
yeah sounds like a head gasket. they aren't all that hard but time consuming if your not practiced and it sounds like your not, so I wouldn't recommend doing all that. I can't imagine it's 2k at a shop tho. I guess it depends on your area.
I think 99's are clear of the famous leaking manifold gasket. My 90 uses water because it's losing it down the back of the block. doesn't hit the ground, doesn't burn it, and ain't getting in the oil. but that would get replaced doing a head gasket anyhow...
I've used bars leak for radiators. I've seen the head gasket in a bottle stuff, but have never used it. I would like to point out tho that regardless if it works or not, it's only a temp deal... As I'm sure your aware, run that motor low enough on water and it'll cook it.
edit: no water in the oil is a very good thing.
good luck!
:chug:
I think 99's are clear of the famous leaking manifold gasket. My 90 uses water because it's losing it down the back of the block. doesn't hit the ground, doesn't burn it, and ain't getting in the oil. but that would get replaced doing a head gasket anyhow...
I've used bars leak for radiators. I've seen the head gasket in a bottle stuff, but have never used it. I would like to point out tho that regardless if it works or not, it's only a temp deal... As I'm sure your aware, run that motor low enough on water and it'll cook it.
edit: no water in the oil is a very good thing.
good luck!
:chug:
