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    So heres whats up.. M20 stroker

    Just pulled my head a few days ago . Because i was seeing alot of milky coolant more and more . First it started off with small amounts but still being able to see the true color of the coolant , but until this day ...

    I knew something was wrong . Headgasket? Cracked head? Was not sure until head had to be pulled right?
    Then chips of what looks like a mixture , solidified , of coolant and oil i assume.

    This is the hg , Victor reinz. PO installed . A known bad producer of hg's
    Its replacement..

    Underside of my head.


    The block. This is where the concern is heavy.


    Hole closest to hood , clear coolant . [IMG]http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/01/14/e52d3414bb825df73adce4fac657a31a.jpg[/

    Hole furthest .. The chips i was talking about above

    Closer look at my head.


    Thats that. Im getting the head checked tomorrow. Suggestions?


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    1998 e36 328ic/5 -
    Roundie alpina pig cheek’d (1969)
    1967 2002 parts car
    1994 318iS junked.
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    #2
    Is the block 'bad'? Because of this? Could this mean my head was cracked? And is this caused by a bad hg?


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    1986 LTW M52 (First project 2015- )
    1998 e36 328ic/5 -
    Roundie alpina pig cheek’d (1969)
    1967 2002 parts car
    1994 318iS junked.

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      #3
      Originally posted by JeLani View Post
      Is the block 'bad'? Because of this? Could this mean my head was cracked? And is this caused by a bad hg? I did not see any coolant in my cylinders by the way . which is a good sign that my head possible isn't cracked. but i will have more sure info after i have my head checked out.


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      1986 LTW M52 (First project 2015- )
      1998 e36 328ic/5 -
      Roundie alpina pig cheek’d (1969)
      1967 2002 parts car
      1994 318iS junked.

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        #4
        I would say your block is ok. The chips look like just rust flaking off, I would try to get them out just incase its blocking some flow.
        Hard to tell if anything is wrong with the head without testing it, so you'll know after its checked.
        Or if your really concerned about the block, you can pick up another bottom end for pretty cheap.

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          #5
          If youve got rust flakes developing in your block you need to address it or your cooling system will fail with catastrophic results. Throw in the milkshake and you need to flush the hell out of that engine and hope the rust was a fluke (so opposed to a flake).

          Check/flush the radiator for clogs, pull the drain plug on the block and see what if anything comes out etc etc if it were mine I'd do a temp reinstall of the head, remove the stat and flush as much as I can without running it before installed spending money
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            #6
            http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showpost.php?p=3822466&postcount=6



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              #7
              Well i just dropped off the head. Picking it back up on monday. This leaves me time to check out and drain the block .
              1986 LTW M52 (First project 2015- )
              1998 e36 328ic/5 -
              Roundie alpina pig cheek’d (1969)
              1967 2002 parts car
              1994 318iS junked.

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                #8
                Get a piece of small copper refrigeration tubing that'll snake down into your water jacket,
                then duct- tape it to your shop vac, and have at getting those flakes out of the
                bottom of the jacket.

                They won't hurt anything, but since you're in there, why not? And that'll suck as much
                of the glop outa the block as you can get, too.

                I have 4 racing seasons on a Reinz head gasket, and it's still sealing...
                Not saying they're the best, just that they can work.

                t
                now, sometimes I just mess with people. It's more entertaining that way. george graves

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by TobyB View Post
                  Get a piece of small copper refrigeration tubing that'll snake down into your water jacket,
                  then duct- tape it to your shop vac, and have at getting those flakes out of the
                  bottom of the jacket.

                  They won't hurt anything, but since you're in there, why not? And that'll suck as much
                  of the glop outa the block as you can get, too.

                  I have 4 racing seasons on a Reinz head gasket, and it's still sealing...
                  Not saying they're the best, just that they can work.

                  t
                  I'll try that, thanks for the healthy tip. And idk people are always bashing on VR but thats what i had, i didn't know though. Haven't read anything bad about Goetze.
                  1986 LTW M52 (First project 2015- )
                  1998 e36 328ic/5 -
                  Roundie alpina pig cheek’d (1969)
                  1967 2002 parts car
                  1994 318iS junked.

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by JeLani View Post
                    I'll try that, thanks for the healthy tip. And idk people are always bashing on VR but thats what i had, i didn't know though. Haven't read anything bad about Goetze.
                    Been running a Goetze headgasket on my head rebuild for the last 3 years. It's been just dandy. Great for peace of mind.
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                      #11
                      Originally posted by AwakenNoMore View Post
                      Been running a Goetze headgasket on my head rebuild for the last 3 years. It's been just dandy. Great for peace of mind.
                      noob question : do i need to use sealant? my answer is no correct?
                      1986 LTW M52 (First project 2015- )
                      1998 e36 328ic/5 -
                      Roundie alpina pig cheek’d (1969)
                      1967 2002 parts car
                      1994 318iS junked.

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                        #12
                        No sealant. Make sure the head and block are clean and straight.

                        1986 327i
                        transaction feedback
                        DIY thing
                        meh

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                          #13
                          Originally posted by TobyB View Post
                          Get a piece of small copper refrigeration tubing that'll snake down into your water jacket,
                          then duct- tape it to your shop vac, and have at getting those flakes out of the
                          bottom of the jacket.

                          They won't hurt anything, but since you're in there, why not? And that'll suck as much
                          of the glop outa the block as you can get, too.

                          I have 4 racing seasons on a Reinz head gasket, and it's still sealing...
                          Not saying they're the best, just that they can work.

                          t
                          I tried this! And i have to say, it worked well! The refrigeration tube i used was rather small but it clear up most gunk, you must've had this same problem before. This must've either been caused by the thermostat having issues and with that my oil pressure was probably suffering along with cooling. Thanks
                          1986 LTW M52 (First project 2015- )
                          1998 e36 328ic/5 -
                          Roundie alpina pig cheek’d (1969)
                          1967 2002 parts car
                          1994 318iS junked.

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                            #14
                            It freaks me out when I actually turn out to be right...

                            I did this to a 2F Toyota block that had
                            at least an inch of sludge at the bottom of the jackets. One on the shop vac, one connected
                            to compressed air, and I made a HELLACIOUS mess out of the shop in the process.
                            Cleaned the block out pretty well, though.

                            t
                            now, sometimes I just mess with people. It's more entertaining that way. george graves

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                              #15
                              i don't have co2, but i could imagine how great that must work
                              1986 LTW M52 (First project 2015- )
                              1998 e36 328ic/5 -
                              Roundie alpina pig cheek’d (1969)
                              1967 2002 parts car
                              1994 318iS junked.

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