Originally Posted By: ag_ghost
205 when? Does it run cooler now? What thermostat did you install? A 190 stat was typically installed when it left the factory.
205 when it got up to temp. 210-215 at stop lights and drive thrus and stuff.. It had a 195 degree, and i put a 180 in. I have no idea what it runs at now since it doesnt run yet. Actually kinda regretting the whole project now...
I had it all back together and went to pour the coolant in; was about to the end of 2nd gallon when i started hearing it pour onto the cement. I looked at it and it was coming out of the intake manifold gasket, right near the thermostat. took it off and saw that when the gasket is sitting on the head, the coolant passage on the end hangs over the side of the head a bit. I also remembered scraping a bunch of black sealant off the manifold in that exact area when i had it off. So i put a bunch of "Mega Black oem high temp silicone gasket maker" and put it back together. Then i let it sit for 24 hours to cure, and tried it again. Same exact thing happened, but it does leak alot slower this time. So here in a little bit im gonna take it back apart and try it again.
does anyone have any advice or recommendations i might be able to use before i tackle this again?
205 when? Does it run cooler now? What thermostat did you install? A 190 stat was typically installed when it left the factory.
205 when it got up to temp. 210-215 at stop lights and drive thrus and stuff.. It had a 195 degree, and i put a 180 in. I have no idea what it runs at now since it doesnt run yet. Actually kinda regretting the whole project now...
I had it all back together and went to pour the coolant in; was about to the end of 2nd gallon when i started hearing it pour onto the cement. I looked at it and it was coming out of the intake manifold gasket, right near the thermostat. took it off and saw that when the gasket is sitting on the head, the coolant passage on the end hangs over the side of the head a bit. I also remembered scraping a bunch of black sealant off the manifold in that exact area when i had it off. So i put a bunch of "Mega Black oem high temp silicone gasket maker" and put it back together. Then i let it sit for 24 hours to cure, and tried it again. Same exact thing happened, but it does leak alot slower this time. So here in a little bit im gonna take it back apart and try it again.
does anyone have any advice or recommendations i might be able to use before i tackle this again?
