The good news is it wasn't anything near as hard as the lim I did on my old 3100
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10-14-2015
The good news is it wasn't anything near as hard as the lim I did on my old 3100
10-14-2015
ive seen those jobs, looks like a real b1tch. at least the rockers can stay on this time lol
10-14-2015
Sorry, I wasn't saying you would have to do the head gaskets, I was stating that I personally have done something similar and in my case I was scoping out a cylinder with a video scope and lost the attachment.
10-14-2015
Oh ok. My fault. I thought you were using the attachment to find the piece of elbow lol.
10-15-2015
Almost done. just gotta get the uim and alternator/tensioner back on. How long should I allow for the rtv to dry before firing it up? Don't have to be to work for another 11 hours. RTVs been sealed up for 2 hours
10-15-2015
Fire it at will. No need to wait.
10-15-2015
also do a oil and filter change before you start it up. then if you see any thing but new clean oil on the dip stick after it runs for a few minutes, change the oil and filter one more time.
10-15-2015
Meh. I run synthetic. Ill get el cheapo walmart oil.
10-15-2015
Ok everthing is back together and checks out. No leaks. However since I was in a rush to get it all back together and catch a nap, I managed to break the 7mm head of the coolant bleeder screw. I grabbed a 10mm for the larger head underneath and finished bleeding it. Do I need to replace thr screw or am I good? Doesn't appear to be leaking.
10-15-2015
May I compliment you on your choice of footwear, it was my choice most of the time as well.
If it's not leaking.. leave it be. Burp through the rad cap opening instead. You'll be fine.
10-15-2015
I grabbed another one anyways. 8 bucks on rock auto and instead of the 7mm bleeder valve it has a small screw in it that can be loosened and tightened with a flat head. If I break the head off this one I've got issues.Originally Posted by BillBoost37
10-15-2015
if you have a drilled t stat, its just a 1/8 inch hole in the metal part, those dont need to be bled.
10-15-2015
JESUS ****ING CHRIST. I knew I should've taken my time with it. I smelled coolant burning so I looked up the installation video. I installed the block rail seals backwards. The rubber/silicone surface is facing outwards instead of inside the block/LIM. What are the chances of salvaging them, will I need another gasket set?
10-15-2015
you can use the same gaskets again. but the side rubbers my just be ok that way.
does it run ok? or yet to fire it up?
10-15-2015
It runs fine but now I'm suspicious of coolant in the oil. It feels rather slick and after driving it it has a sweet smell to it. It could just be the fresh oil in it. If I let it sit for 20-30 mins then it smells like regular oil with blowby in it. I'll change the oil in the morning again to make sure, I picked up 10 quarts of supertech and a cheap filter.
You're saying the way those seals are facing has no bearing on how well the LIM seals? I understand the block rail seals don't seal coolant ports, I just figured it could be contributing to the problem and wouldn't seal the LIM properly against the rails.
Last edited by TemplesofLamneth; 10-15-2015 at 06:18 PM.
10-15-2015
you could have spilled some coolant on the exhaust and thats why your smelling it
Originally Posted by Bio248
Originally Posted by Kilroy
10-15-2015
Can someone confirm the block rail seals themselves aren't in issue being installed backwards. I can see Scotty's view that it doesn't affect the coolant ports due to location, however I could use the piece of mind.
10-15-2015
The other thing that makes me worry is I've added more coolant to the engine since first firing her up. I keep filling it to the top as she was running and eventually it stopped gulping up coolant. I drove it to pick up the oil and when I came back over half of my coolant reservoir had emptied back into the radiator. When I squeeze the upper hose I can hear it sloshing back into the overflow tank.
10-15-2015
thats means you still have air in the system or air is getting in somehow
Originally Posted by Bio248
Originally Posted by Kilroy
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