white4d96 Posted November 1, 2009 Report Posted November 1, 2009 My '96 'Prix is losing coolant somewhere, fast. My low coolant MIL went off yesterday at cold start, so I filled the overflow (oopsed it and filled to 'hot') but today when I checked it it was already below the cold line. No leaks, no noticeable smoke, but it does feel slightly down on power if you just ease into the gas. Anyone know what it could be? -No noticeable smoke -No leak -No coolant in oil Quote Too many projects, too little time...
capalass23 Posted November 1, 2009 Report Posted November 1, 2009 head gasket Quote 95 WAGON BUILD FEED BACK
treossi Posted November 1, 2009 Report Posted November 1, 2009 it might be consuming it... i worked on a few of these.... and i have noticed a few that had no signs of leaks... no coolant in oil... no signs of cracked heads.... but i did a block test and found exhaust gasses in the coolant bottle... Quote Team sundownWESTCOASTSPL.COM we're throwing dbdrag events very soon visit the website for details
capalass23 Posted November 1, 2009 Report Posted November 1, 2009 (edited) is it a 3.1l? it might be intake gaskets then common problem for them Edited November 1, 2009 by capalass23 Quote 95 WAGON BUILD FEED BACK
white4d96 Posted November 1, 2009 Author Report Posted November 1, 2009 (edited) head gasket How would I check to see if they popped? Compression test? it might be consuming it... i worked on a few of these.... and i have noticed a few that had no signs of leaks... no coolant in oil... no signs of cracked heads.... but i did a block test and found exhaust gasses in the coolant bottle... I guess I'll hope for that outcome...any way to correct that though? -----EDIT----- is it a 3.1l?it might be intake gaskets then common problem for them Yeah its a 3100. I completely forgot about that issue. I'll look into that. Edited November 1, 2009 by ktownsdriftking Quote Too many projects, too little time...
dustin_shull Posted November 2, 2009 Report Posted November 2, 2009 yea the gm 60 degree v6's are famous about intake gaskets and head gasket failures... easy way to check if its the head gasket or intake gasket is to first check both fluids for contaminants (oil in antifreeze, antifreeze in oil), second, you can start the engine and pop the radiator cap and see if the fluid level fluctuates with the revolutions of the engine (compression seeping by the head gasket and going into the coolant jacket), and also smell the exhaust momentarily to see if it has a "sweet" smell to it.... Quote
abervintageman42 Posted November 2, 2009 Report Posted November 2, 2009 head gasket or waterpump Quote
white4d96 Posted November 2, 2009 Author Report Posted November 2, 2009 yea the gm 60 degree v6's are famous about intake gaskets and head gasket failures... easy way to check if its the head gasket or intake gasket is to first check both fluids for contaminants (oil in antifreeze, antifreeze in oil), second, you can start the engine and pop the radiator cap and see if the fluid level fluctuates with the revolutions of the engine (compression seeping by the head gasket and going into the coolant jacket), and also smell the exhaust momentarily to see if it has a "sweet" smell to it.... No cross contamination, well at least not new stuff (previous owners shelled the original motor and there was some oil in the overflow can that I could never clean out, but we are talking like a few droplets here and there) As of right now I am researching what all I need to get to change these lower gaskets, anyone know? I'm thinking lower and upper intake mani gaskets, but someone said fuel rail o-rings, valve cover gaskets and EGR gaskets as well... Quote Too many projects, too little time...
capalass23 Posted November 2, 2009 Report Posted November 2, 2009 (edited) they might sell it as a kit buy felpro Edited November 2, 2009 by capalass23 Quote 95 WAGON BUILD FEED BACK
treossi Posted November 2, 2009 Report Posted November 2, 2009 im betting 1 dollar that it's the head gasket Quote Team sundownWESTCOASTSPL.COM we're throwing dbdrag events very soon visit the website for details
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