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Posted by SVT_AMRIT (Member # 11311) on :
 
I blew my head gaskets on my 03 cobra if anyone is looking for a side job please pm me with a price I know it gets expensive but any reasonable price I would really appreciate it going to college too so need to get my car back up and running thanks guys
 
Posted by hurting your feelings (Member # 13641) on :
 
3,500 plus parts.
 
Posted by Blue92 (Member # 8789) on :
 
$3501 plus parts. Oh, wrong way. [Razz]
 
Posted by NEIGHT (Member # 8741) on :
 
Can you even take off the heads in these cars with the motor inside? [Confused]
 
Posted by BTLD GT (Member # 5229) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by NEIGHT:
Can you even take off the heads in these cars with the motor inside? [Confused]
im sure if u tried hard enough you could do it, but i always remove the engine and tear it down.

daniel
 
Posted by SVT_AMRIT (Member # 11311) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by NEIGHT:
Can you even take off the heads in these cars with the motor inside? [Confused]
Yea u can if u move hella shit around I seen it done. But it's way easier if engines out
 
Posted by SIC9250 (Member # 8216) on :
 
How do you blow a head gasket on a stock 03 cobra is beyond me [Confused] unless you got the power to lift the factory head bolts I see no reason why any 32v would blow a head gasket unless ran hot and continued to be beat on or driven..
 
Posted by 135.0 (Member # 4992) on :
 
I'd be worried about it really being a head gasket. At least get it diagnosed at a shop and then go find a shade tree mechanic so you don't waste your time if you wanna go cheap.
 
Posted by SIC9250 (Member # 8216) on :
 
9 times outta 10 people can't figure out how to "burp" a breached coolant system when it comes to Cobras/Mach 1's,it's amazing how easy it is and yet so many can't figure it out and assume they have a blown head gasket,these motors are not at all like dinosaur foxbodies

[ 2015-11-19, 09:22 AM: Message edited by: SIC9250 ]
 
Posted by 02mustang5.4 (Member # 14004) on :
 
If you tow the cobra to my garage I can do it for $1500 10 years experience
 
Posted by Wht86drop (Member # 12104) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by SIC9250:
9 times outta 10 people can't figure out how to "burp" a breached coolant system when it comes to Cobras/Mach 1's,it's amazing how easy it is and yet so many can't figure it out and assume they have a blown head gasket,these motors are not at all like dinosaur foxbodies
+1
 
Posted by i (Member # 12534) on :
 
Fuck it, Ls1 swap .
 
Posted by coupe5oh (Member # 10411) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by i:
Fuck it, Ls1 swap .
agreed
 
Posted by SLOWSN95 (Member # 8269) on :
 
It's not exactly "easy" to blow a head gasket on one of those. Let a professional diagnose it.. could be a air pocket if it's overheating.
 
Posted by hurting your feelings (Member # 13641) on :
 
I would never do a 4v head r&r on the side. An take to someone that know what there are doing and have check out and not your buddy who went to wyotech an has a box of harbor freight tools.
 
Posted by SVT_AMRIT (Member # 11311) on :
 
Well this is my story I got it lowered and the same day on the freeway something came and hit my radiator causing all my coolant to leak out I was unaware of this because it was late at night and drove home. The fallowing morning I noticed all my coolant was gone so I filled her up with some more started it up and bam seen hella smoke come out the tail pipes and coolant bursted out the pipes as well. Now does that sound like a blown gasket? I could be wrong but that's why I'm posting on here for help
 
Posted by SVT_AMRIT (Member # 11311) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Wht86drop:
quote:
Originally posted by SIC9250:
9 times outta 10 people can't figure out how to "burp" a breached coolant system when it comes to Cobras/Mach 1's,it's amazing how easy it is and yet so many can't figure it out and assume they have a blown head gasket,these motors are not at all like dinosaur foxbodies
+1
That's not the case mr phycic should just become one part time since u think u know it all but nice tip for others
 
Posted by 9cobrasvt8 (Member # 11078) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by SVT_AMRIT:
quote:
Originally posted by Wht86drop:
quote:
Originally posted by SIC9250:
9 times outta 10 people can't figure out how to "burp" a breached coolant system when it comes to Cobras/Mach 1's,it's amazing how easy it is and yet so many can't figure it out and assume they have a blown head gasket,these motors are not at all like dinosaur foxbodies
+1
That's not the case mr phycic should just become one part time since u think u know it all but nice tip for others
Lmfao I can vouch for both of these guys, they can work on cars in their sleep
 
Posted by SwEeT03Gt (Member # 10283) on :
 
how did you not notice your temp gauge not rising or how did your rear tires not get coolant on them n make you slide?
 
Posted by SVT_AMRIT (Member # 11311) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by SwEeT03Gt:
how did you not notice your temp gauge not rising or how did your rear tires not get coolant on them n make you slide?
Why does that even matter now the problems already caused and I told u the coolant came out in the morning after i refilled it the car was on my driveway parked that's why i didn't slide.
 
Posted by SIC9250 (Member # 8216) on :
 
Lol this thread just has all sorts of win...like I said have somebody who knows how to refill/burp a 4v coolant system before you go assuming you have a blown headgasket..You cannot just fill these cars up with coolant and go, it does not work that way,the coolant you think your seeing out the exhaust is most likely typical condensation,especially in this cold ass weather and your hose blew off cause there IS AIR in your coolant system and is a causing huge amount of pressure...That's my guess from the story you told..Unless your leaving out the part where your temp gauge was pegged hot all the way home off the freeway then yes your head gasket just might be blown but even then I doubt it..good luck
 
Posted by SIC9250 (Member # 8216) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by SVT_AMRIT:
quote:
Originally posted by Wht86drop:
quote:
Originally posted by SIC9250:
9 times outta 10 people can't figure out how to "burp" a breached coolant system when it comes to Cobras/Mach 1's,it's amazing how easy it is and yet so many can't figure it out and assume they have a blown head gasket,these motors are not at all like dinosaur foxbodies
+1
That's not the case mr phycic should just become one part time since u think u know it all but nice tip for others
psychic*
 
Posted by SIC9250 (Member # 8216) on :
 
Do yourself a favor and take these steps to fix your issue if it still gets hot do it again,I guarantee this is your issue..And replace your busted heat exchanger or radiator..


http://www.reischeperformance.com/refill.html

[ 2015-11-20, 07:46 AM: Message edited by: SIC9250 ]
 
Posted by 135.0 (Member # 4992) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by SIC9250:
quote:
Originally posted by SVT_AMRIT:
quote:
Originally posted by Wht86drop:
quote:
Originally posted by SIC9250:
9 times outta 10 people can't figure out how to "burp" a breached coolant system when it comes to Cobras/Mach 1's,it's amazing how easy it is and yet so many can't figure it out and assume they have a blown head gasket,these motors are not at all like dinosaur foxbodies
+1
That's not the case mr phycic should just become one part time since u think u know it all but nice tip for others
psychic*
Lol we got a live one here.

Op:Ndz halp
Cafords phycic:Gives best advice
OP:Fok dat, I'm moor Phycic than u. I lissen to muh selfs, make fun of phycic for shit advcies.
 
Posted by 135.0 (Member # 4992) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by SIC9250:
Do yourself a favor and take these steps to fix your issue if it still gets hot do it again,I guarantee this is your issue..And replace your busted heat exchanger or radiator..


http://www.reischeperformance.com/refill.html
He probably doesn't want any more readings

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Posted by stanger00 (Member # 13818) on :
 
Lowered car. Hit something on freeway didn't pull over to inspect for damage. Parked car. Found coolant leaked out. Refilled, didn't burp system. Cut to - Blown headgasket.

Sounds like panic attack troubleshooting; thinking the worst when it's something simple.

I'd try to burp the coolant simple according to procedure before saying something is broken.
 
Posted by 90GT510 (Member # 9199) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 135.0:
quote:
Originally posted by SIC9250:
quote:
Originally posted by SVT_AMRIT:
quote:
Originally posted by Wht86drop:
quote:
Originally posted by SIC9250:
9 times outta 10 people can't figure out how to "burp" a breached coolant system when it comes to Cobras/Mach 1's,it's amazing how easy it is and yet so many can't figure it out and assume they have a blown head gasket,these motors are not at all like dinosaur foxbodies
+1
That's not the case mr phycic should just become one part time since u think u know it all but nice tip for others
psychic*
Lol we got a live one here.

Op:Ndz halp
Cafords phycic:Gives best advice
OP:Fok dat, I'm moor Phycic than u. I lissen to muh selfs, make fun of phycic for shit advcies.
lolololo

op btw what u hit on the freeway
 
Posted by TEXAS (Member # 11875) on :
 
Karma happens when you're only willing to pay someone $50 to cut your springs.
 
Posted by SVT_AMRIT (Member # 11311) on :
 
Water was mixed with oil and looked life coffee is that part of bad burping as well? Well thanks guys im not as car tech as some of you guys but all advice helps I'll try the burping procedure and see how it goes sorry and thanks
 
Posted by adower (Member # 5955) on :
 
Normally if your oil looks like a milk shake that means a blown head gasket
 
Posted by stanger00 (Member # 13818) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by SVT_AMRIT:
Water was mixed with oil and looked life coffee is that part of bad burping as well? Well thanks guys im not as car tech as some of you guys but all advice helps I'll try the burping procedure and see how it goes sorry and thanks
Story is changing again.

Now, is it oil in the coolant system or water in the oil system?


quote:
Originally posted by adower:
Normally if your oil looks like a milk shake that means a blown head gasket
True. Did you read everything OP has written so far. Each time he is questioned he comes back with more information saying they're wrong and he is right as though the forum replies are condescending because he knows what a blown headgasket symptoms are.
 
Posted by adower (Member # 5955) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by stanger00:
quote:
Originally posted by SVT_AMRIT:
Water was mixed with oil and looked life coffee is that part of bad burping as well? Well thanks guys im not as car tech as some of you guys but all advice helps I'll try the burping procedure and see how it goes sorry and thanks
Story is changing again.

Now, is it oil in the coolant system or water in the oil system?


quote:
Originally posted by adower:
Normally if your oil looks like a milk shake that means a blown head gasket
True. Did you read everything OP has written so far. Each time he is questioned he comes back with more information saying they're wrong and he is right as though the forum replies are condescending because he knows what a blown headgasket symptoms are.
No I just read the post he made above mine.
 
Posted by Secnd2nun64 (Member # 1431) on :
 
http://m.summitracing.com/parts/sum-900010?seid=srese1&gclid=CKHcrbC1o8kCFUuTfgodMCkINQ
 
Posted by SVT_AMRIT (Member # 11311) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by stanger00:
quote:
Originally posted by SVT_AMRIT:
Water was mixed with oil and looked life coffee is that part of bad burping as well? Well thanks guys im not as car tech as some of you guys but all advice helps I'll try the burping procedure and see how it goes sorry and thanks
Story is changing again.

Now, is it oil in the coolant system or water in the oil system?

water in the oil system im not changing stories just adding more details i found out with all thats mentioned above


quote:
Originally posted by adower:
Normally if your oil looks like a milk shake that means a blown head gasket
True. Did you read everything OP has written so far. Each time he is questioned he comes back with more information saying they're wrong and he is right as though the forum replies are condescending because he knows what a blown headgasket symptoms are.

 
Posted by SIC9250 (Member # 8216) on :
 
Could be possible oil filter housing/oil cooler gasket failure if oil and water are mixing..Also the issue from the impact on the freeway sounds like a total seperate issue just coincidence and did not cause the oil and water to mix but rather breached the system thus causing his air pocket/over heating ..In the end only he knows wtf happened cause this is what I can make of his stories lol
 
Posted by warhorse58gt (Member # 7702) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by coupe5oh:
quote:
Originally posted by i:
Fuck it, Ls1 swap .
agreed
Why would anyone want to go slower?
 
Posted by warhorse58gt (Member # 7702) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by hurting your feelings:
I would never do a 4v head r&r on the side. An take to someone that know what there are doing and have check out and not your buddy who went to wyotech an has a box of harbor freight tools.
What are you talking about. Harbor freight tools are the shit.
 
Posted by warhorse58gt (Member # 7702) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by SIC9250:
Could be possible oil filter housing/oil cooler gasket failure if oil and water are mixing..Also the issue from the impact on the freeway sounds like a total seperate issue just coincidence and did not cause the oil and water to mix but rather breached the system thus causing his air pocket/over heating ..In the end only he knows wtf happened cause this is what I can make of his stories lol
2 people you never lie to.. Your Doctor, and your Mechanic.. Lying to either ends up just costing you more money.
 
Posted by stanger00 (Member # 13818) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by SVT_AMRIT:
quote:
Originally posted by stanger00:
quote:
Originally posted by SVT_AMRIT:
Water was mixed with oil and looked life coffee is that part of bad burping as well? Well thanks guys im not as car tech as some of you guys but all advice helps I'll try the burping procedure and see how it goes sorry and thanks
Story is changing again.

Now, is it oil in the coolant system or water in the oil system?

water in the oil system im not changing stories just adding more details i found out with all thats mentioned above


quote:
Originally posted by adower:
Normally if your oil looks like a milk shake that means a blown head gasket
True. Did you read everything OP has written so far. Each time he is questioned he comes back with more information saying they're wrong and he is right as though the forum replies are condescending because he knows what a blown headgasket symptoms are.
blownheadgasket scare. Turns out bad oil cooler seal.

http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1089774

[ 2015-11-22, 10:26 PM: Message edited by: stanger00 ]
 




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