that moisture sitting on the cylinder wall can cause problems also. ----- Original Message ----- From: Tom Rightler To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Sent: Sunday, April 25, 2010 9:31 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] small block 400
I think you should do a compression test first. It might be a blown head gasket. Tom Rightler MCC Newsletter Editor http://www.mdchevelleclub.com -----Original Message----- From: chevelle-list-boun...@chevelles.net [mailto:chevelle-list-boun...@chevelles.net] On Behalf Of harkema...@aol.com Sent: Sunday, April 25, 2010 10:22 PM To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: [Chevelle-list] small block 400 on my elcamino small block when i first start it in the spring, i pull the plugs and shoot a little oil in the cyls and then crank it over-until i get oil pressure. i notice that cyls 3-5-6 squirt out a little anti-freeze, not much maybe a tablespoon full. during the season i do not notice the coolant level drop or any white smoking- someone said i should reseal the back 2- bolts on the intake? thanks for the help Harlan No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.801 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2834 - Release Date: 04/25/10 14:31:00
