The rocker arms on the 2.4L GM engine are responsible for opening and closing the exhaust and intake valves in the cylinder head. The valve cover closes these rocker arms off, so you need a gasket between the cover and the cylinder head to prevent oil from leaking into the engine compartme...
Step 4: Remove the exhaust manifold If the exhaust manifold bolts or studs are corroded, be careful to break them loose without damaging them. Using lubricants may help. Otherwise, extremely stubborn bolts may require heat to loosen. Step 5: Disassemble the rest of the engine Start with the ...
1. Reinstall the spark plugs, for this test you will need a head gasket chemical tester which you can get from Amazon or the local parts store. This test will help measure the amount of exhaust gases inside the cooling system. Remove the radiator cap and then drain a small amount of coo...
While a cracked coolant reservoir tank is rare, when most mechanics hear about thicksmoke coming out of exhaust, they would assume the worst. That is usually due to a crack in the cylinder head, head gasket or engine block, all of which are not very quick and cheap to replace, and is ...
How much does it cost to fix a vacuum leak? You could spend anywhere from $100 to $650 to fix a vacuum leak, depending on what’s wrong. To replace a simple hose, you have the lowest repair cost. However, replacing the throttle body gasket, intake manifold gasket or a hose that’s...
2. Less weight = less gas required to move your vehicle. 3. CAUTION: I only suggest you perform this step if you trust your tires and/or have a AAA Car Club or some kind of tow/repair service membership! EASY - CHANGE AIR FILTER ...
I decided to port this over from the old forum. I don't know how long the image hosting will last (at the old place). I can't edit or change my original post there :rolleyes: Well it's simple enough and I've seen a couple of pictures here on what it's
A leak in exhaust manifold is commonly caused by a bad gasket, but it can also be caused by cracks in the manifold itself. Carbon monoxide poisoning risk Exhaust gases that leak from the exhaust manifold of Skoda Kamiq have a very high concentration of carbon monoxide (CO), as they have ...
A "block tester" can also be used to diagnose a leaky head gasket. This device draws air from the cooling system into a chamber that contains a special blue colored leak detection liquid. Combustion gases will react with the liquid and cause it to change color from blue to green if the ...
From the sounds of it, you are experiencing the symptoms of a blown head gasket. We recommend using the BlueDevil Head Gasket Sealer (http://store.gobdp.com/head-gasket-sealer-38386/) to help seal your leak. You will want to change your oil before and after the BlueDevil process. Feel...