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shevy

Post subject: is my head gasket/head stuffed??

Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2006 10:52 pm

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Every now and then when i start my car it lockes up as if it has a hydralic lock. i am not losing any water though. what are some other reason this may be occurring ?

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Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2006 11:00 pm

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pre ignition
hot spots on piston
leaking injectors (prolly not)
worn/faulty lifters

im sure theres more!

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Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2006 11:15 pm

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What do you think is more likely? it a 92 eb with over 300,000 on the clock.

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Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2006 7:27 am

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Chances are head gasket, you should pull the plugs and take a look.

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Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2006 12:20 pm

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I'd be more inclined to look at your starter, battery and charging system. If the car is cranking slowly and then seems to lock up i'd be investigating the electrical cause.

Hydraulicly locked motors are just that LOCKED. they won't turn at all and will bend rods and smash pistons before they will ever turn.

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Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2006 11:08 pm

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i had an ea before that had lock up. it was leakin water into first cylinder (no bent rods or f**k all. f**k head.) it always started with a thud but still started..my electrical is all ok. (new battrery and new starter.)

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