I thought he already replaced it? On Mon, Sep 18, 2017 at 10:19 AM, <[email protected]> wrote:
> If you don’t have exhaust gasses in the radiator, it is probably not a > head gasket. If you do, then follow up with a compression test. > If both tests fail, it is probably a gasket. Sounds to me more like a > recalcitrant thermostat. > > *From:* Cameron Crum > *Sent:* Monday, September 18, 2017 9:13 AM > *To:* [email protected] > *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] OT: S10 Chevy heating issue > > Be easier to replace a head gasket than pull the whole motor IMO > > On Mon, Sep 18, 2017 at 9:57 AM, <[email protected]> wrote: > >> That exhaust gasses in the radiator test Forrest mentioned is a sure >> indicator. Better than a compression test. >> >> *From:* Jaime Solorza >> *Sent:* Monday, September 18, 2017 8:56 AM >> *To:* Animal Farm >> *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] OT: S10 Chevy heating issue >> >> Yep... going have compression test done...we have another 4.3 in a >> wrecked Blazer we could swap with 111005 miles on it. Might just do that >> and donate Blazer to Car Talk >> >> On Sep 18, 2017 8:51 AM, "Cameron Crum" <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> I wouldn't run without a t-stat. On a lot of cars you need the >>> restriction to give the radiator time to do its job. Sounds to me like if >>> it was smoking (from exhaust?) when heating, you might have a cracked head >>> gasket. It looks like you've replaced everything else. >>> >>> On Mon, Sep 18, 2017 at 9:04 AM, Forrest Christian (List Account) < >>> [email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> One thing to check is if you're getting exhaust gases in the >>>> radiator. There are kits to test this. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Sep 17, 2017 6:06 PM, "Jaime Solorza" <[email protected]> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> My wife bought a 2001 4x4 Chevy S10 Vortec 4.3 from sons wife. We >>>>> knew it heated up a little...I replaced water pump, fan clutch, >>>>> thermostat, >>>>> had system flushed including heater core along with radiator. It doesn't >>>>> heat up us as much...you can run it on freeway with temp at 210 >>>>> degrees...once you exit and stop, it gets hot for a bit then cools off >>>>> again. No detectable leaks, no water in oil...wonder if sensor if >>>>> faulty...any ideas or tips...we want 4x4 for winter hiking season. Thanks >>>>> >>>> >>> >> >
