Hey gang, so i did my head gasket a few weeks ago, improperly i'd reckon too. I wasnt getting it before but now at start up ill get some white smoke, until the engine reaches temp then it stops. I'm not getting coolant in my oil (like i did when it was definitely blown) and i'm getting my regular MPG.
What i think it maybe:
- the headbolt that goes through the water jacket. I used some kind of thread sealer but the label has rubbed off so i'm not sure if it was right viscosity or whatever. --Should i redo the bolt with teflon tape instead?—
- i reused the original head bolts when i did it and maybe my torque wrench is out of spec ? --should i get new head bolts and a digi torque wrench?—
-perhaps my head has a crack? — it's a 2000 2.5l so i thought maybe it wouldnt have the casting issues of the 6cyl but maybe it do? --How do i test for that? it does have two exhaust bolts broken off from the previous owner so i do always have a lil bit of an exhaust leak.. so probably should replace anyways
Or could the issue be all of these issues and i should just pour in some K-seal?
What i think it maybe:
- the headbolt that goes through the water jacket. I used some kind of thread sealer but the label has rubbed off so i'm not sure if it was right viscosity or whatever. --Should i redo the bolt with teflon tape instead?—
- i reused the original head bolts when i did it and maybe my torque wrench is out of spec ? --should i get new head bolts and a digi torque wrench?—
-perhaps my head has a crack? — it's a 2000 2.5l so i thought maybe it wouldnt have the casting issues of the 6cyl but maybe it do? --How do i test for that? it does have two exhaust bolts broken off from the previous owner so i do always have a lil bit of an exhaust leak.. so probably should replace anyways
Or could the issue be all of these issues and i should just pour in some K-seal?