Thread: Possibly bad LIM gasket on 04 GTP

Results 1 to 2 of 2
  1. #1 Possibly bad LIM gasket on 04 GTP 
    SE Level Member
    Join Date
    Nov 2008
    Location
    Central NJ
    Posts
    112
    Thanks (Received)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    0
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    Guys...Let me know what you think. I've been so swamped with work lately and barely have any time to ever work on my car and when I do have free time, I'm busy working on my 03 Envoy. My GTP has 188k on it and it had sat idle for almost the last 6-7 months. I just replaced my catalytic converter on Saturday and now was hoping to get to drive it around some and give a break to the Envoy. I took it for a 10 minute ride and when I came back home, I could hear the coolant bubbling (I assume in the overflow tank). After it cooled, I checked the radiator to find it low. I've had a problem for quite awhile of coolant "disappearing". I checked the oil and it appeared a little creamy and not quite the consistency of normal oil. It wasn't to the point of being white.

    What do you guys think? Possibly bad LIM Gasket? I thought I heard on here that the 04's shouldn't have that problem. I did have problems in the past after I first bought the car that the coolant turned to gunk and I think it pretty much plugged up the system. The engine overheated and I ended up blowing out one of the bypass valves and ever since then I have always been having coolant troubles.

    If it is the LIM gasket, how big (long) of a job would it be? I can't bear to tell the misses that I have a new issue with the GTP. She's ready to set it ablaze.

    Thanks
    Reply With Quote  
     

  2. #2 Re: Possibly bad LIM gasket on 04 GTP 
    Killa Bee Scottydoggs's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2010
    Location
    new jersey
    Posts
    39,927
    Thanks (Received)
    63
    Likes (Received)
    166
    Dislikes (Received)
    5
    its the na engines that the upper intake fails and mixes coolant to oil. its rare on a sc engine.

    your issue sounds like a head gasket maybe. id start with a compression test first.

    98 Buick Regal GS, F body brakes, Caddy STS wheels, tinted tails L36 bottom end, lightly ported heads, 1.95 roller rockers, headers, gen 5 N* 3.0 pulley, FSIC, 42 lb injectors, a BrandonHall rebuilt trans, DHP tuned and AEM water/Meth injection https://goo.gl/gpV5kW
    Reply With Quote  
     

Similar Threads

  1. Head gasket problem, 25 miles on new gasket
    By GTPlzz in forum 3.8L V6 Supercharged (L67)(L32)
    Replies: 27
    Last Post: 02-13-2014, 04:25 PM
  2. intake manifold gasket or head gasket
    By Eric Whitter in forum 3.1L V6 (LHO/LG8)
    Replies: 10
    Last Post: 05-17-2012, 01:55 AM
  3. Help is it head gasket water pump or intake gasket
    By jared71 in forum Introductions/Noob Questions
    Replies: 6
    Last Post: 02-14-2012, 01:26 PM
  4. Possibly looking for a new car
    By Bakerdd in forum Off Topic Discussion
    Replies: 14
    Last Post: 06-19-2011, 07:35 PM
Bookmarks
Bookmarks
Posting Permissions
  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •