5.0 problem

[blacksunshine]

so I went to start my car tonight, its been in the garage for over a week cause I think something is wrong with it. about 2 weeks ago the car just died twice while sitting at a couple of lights. So I take if for a drive tonight does fine lots of power no problem idleing but I notice its kind of damp at the rear of the motor about the head area goin down the tranny alittle ways it also got a bit hot tonight as well. question is does it sound like a head gasket issue? lookin for help thanx.

[BossRoss]

if its a head gasket open up your radiator cap after its been running and if you smell exhaust. then yes its a head gasket. if not. its a diff problem.

[TurboB18C1DC2]

so I went to start my car tonight, its been in the garage for over a week cause I think something is wrong with it. about 2 weeks ago the car just died twice while sitting at a couple of lights. So I take if for a drive tonight does fine lots of power no problem idleing but I notice its kind of damp at the rear of the motor about the head area goin down the tranny alittle ways it also got a bit hot tonight as well. question is does it sound like a head gasket issue? lookin for help thanx.

you get the chocolate milk yet?

and take off the radiator cap, let it warm up and after the thermostat opens if there are a lot of bubbles coming up then everything is fine. jk

you could also try a compression and leak down test. is the vacuum still good? are you using coolant?

[blacksunshine]

well considering its in my garage all I smell is exhaust lol. plus I don't want to open it right now kind of hot.

[blacksunshine]

so I went to start my car tonight, its been in the garage for over a week cause I think something is wrong with it. about 2 weeks ago the car just died twice while sitting at a couple of lights. So I take if for a drive tonight does fine lots of power no problem idleing but I notice its kind of damp at the rear of the motor about the head area goin down the tranny alittle ways it also got a bit hot tonight as well. question is does it sound like a head gasket issue? lookin for help thanx.

you get the chocolate milk yet?

and take off the radiator cap, let it warm up and after the thermostat opens if there are a lot of bubbles coming up then everything is fine. jk

you could also try a compression and leak down test. is the vacuum still good? are you using coolant?

no chocolate milk yet I would like to prevent it from happening, not using any coolant from what I can see still normal levels. suppose I'll have to check compression tomorrow.

[BossRoss]

durrr....... so grab a towel. open it slightly let all of the pressure release then take off the cap. then smell it.

[STOK5OH]

The running problem sounds like a TFI module issue.
To check for a bad head gasket,find a system pressurizer,it'll expose any leaks right away.

[blacksunshine]

I'll have to let the garage air out a bit first.

[STOK5OH]

you wont always smell it in the antifreeze.
Only sure way to know is to do what I said,or find someone with exhaust gas detection kit.

[blacksunshine]

thanx for the help I'll check on the TFI module I've read there was a recall on those and I'll prolly have it pressure tested this weekend possibly. course If I blow it up gives me good reason to get my new shortblock lol.

[BossRoss]

why not just call it done and get the new shortblock anyways?

[blacksunshine]

hell why not its gonna be in the garage for the winter.

[STOK5OH]

my guess is that the wetness is oil,from the back of yur intake.

[blacksunshine]

thats what I'm hopin it is from.