Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech
10-19-2012, 02:46 PM
|
|
Replies: 19
Views: 37,873
Re: Signs Of A Blown Head Gasket....
New developments...
The truck will not start twice in a row. It starts cold, then will not start again unless I let it sit for a few hours. There is fuel and water (coolant) in the oil, which...
|
|
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech
09-26-2012, 11:53 AM
|
|
Replies: 19
Views: 37,873
Re: Signs Of A Blown Head Gasket....
Hello all. Back again some years later.
I replaced the radiator with a new one and flushed the coolant system pretty well. Also replaced the plugs/wires. Had it serviced and the check engine light...
|
|
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech
03-23-2011, 04:25 AM
|
|
Replies: 19
Views: 37,873
Re: Signs Of A Blown Head Gasket....
I think I've figured it out...
My oil level is good and clean and my head gaskets are okay. It's my AT Fluid that is mixing with my coolant through a leak in the lower addition to the radiator. I...
|
|
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech
03-21-2011, 01:58 PM
|
|
Replies: 19
Views: 37,873
Re: Signs Of A Blown Head Gasket....
Yes. It's full and clean.
I've read that a bad oil cooler can mix the coolant and oil, and can also make the radiator overheat. This doesn't account for the engine rattle, or the misfire, but it...
|
|
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech
03-21-2011, 11:50 AM
|
|
Replies: 19
Views: 37,873
|
|
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech
03-21-2011, 11:03 AM
|
|
Replies: 19
Views: 37,873
Signs Of A Blown Head Gasket....
Hi all, I've been having this issue for a while now, and haven't been able to address the problem - myself - or through the advice of "real" mechanics.
I drive a 99 Ranger, 6cyl, 3.0. It's my...
|
