[Sparky73]

Ive gotten my insturment cluster hooked up and such, yet the tach flucuates like 2-300 RPM! The needle just wont stay still at idle. Another thing, whenever I start my engine, it runs for a good 10 minutes with no problems, then starts smoking pretty badly. I found it it was leaking coolent and fixed the problem. Now its starting again, and when the engine gets hot, it sounds like either a hissing from like stream, or bubbling. Its kind of strange.

 

[baz]

well i guess the fix on the coolant loss did not work
sounds like theres a crack in the head or block , or the head gasket is shot
you will need to sort this before you do anything else
have the coolant system pressure tested to see

 

[soybean (R.I.P.)]

I second bazs' remarks. Also did you blead all the air from the system? that would accout for the burbling. Also, now that youve got the coolent leak fixed, crank it and let it warm up, sans cap, and see if you're getting air bubbles in the radiator. That will indicate a blown gasket. If not you'll have to see about having the system pressure tested. Jarrell

 

[Sparky73]

Did a pressure check, and everything was A-OK with that. Found out it isnt the head Gasket, but a different gasket. Not sure on the name..so I'll just call it the Timing Chain Cover gasket. Right in the passenger side front corner where there is excess hanging off, green fluid is seeping from there. Its not that bad of a leak, but bad enough to cause some smoking. I bought a thing of Bars Leaks Head Gasket Repair, anyone ever use it, or suggest it? I figured I would try that before tearing apart my whole engine again, since I know how it is to replace the gasket I need to. It says on the bottle that it fixes minor to average coolent leaks. Any comments?

 

[guyopel]

Guyopel

Hold Off Using The Bars Stop Leak , R&r Thermostat Housing
At The Cylinder Head , ( Leaks Occur At Corner & Runs Down
At Pass. Side Front At Timing Cover ) Look Here First ..
Bars Stop Leak Is A Last Resort .. Hope This Helps

 

[soybean (R.I.P.)]

I'd try what guyopel said about "R&r Thermostat Housing at the Cylinder Head" What kind of sealent are you using? I'm a firm beliver in K&W copper coat. Make sure the head and the Thermostat housing are very clean when putting it back together. Jarrell

 

[Sparky73]

Sorry..Im not too sure on what you meant? Replace the gasket? If so, which one(s). I am kind of on a dealine, so should I replace other Gaskets while tearing into the engine, or would it be an easy 1 day or less Fix?

 

[soybean (R.I.P.)]

Guyopel is talking about the Thermostat Housing Gasket where it bolts up to the Cyl head. About a 10 min chore and a day to dry. If you have a camera, take a picture to make sure we're on the same page. Here's the two different styles.One's three bolts, the other two. Disregard the tap in the top picture, I made a mistake. HTH, Jarrell