Too much boost?
ksgtp01
02-13-2006, 05:53 PM
I checked the coolant in my 97 gtp and i noticed that it was extremely filthy. I don't know yet if it is oil or just dirt mixed in there. I sure hope its not oil because this would mean that i probably blew a head gasket. The car only has 74000 miles on it!! I bought the car a few months ago, so I don't know if the previous owner ever flushed it. The thing that worries me now is if it got too much boost. I put a 3.4 inch pulley on it, and my boost guage shows about 12psi. Do any of you think that this could have caused a gasket to blow? I would think that if it is a gasket, the car would give me some sort of a sign. However, it runs great, the oil looks good, and the water temperature is always normal. I was hoping that maybe someone could help me out here.
Thanks!
Thanks!
BNaylor
02-13-2006, 06:26 PM
With only 74K miles I doubt the smaller pulley is the cause. It sounds like you need the old coolant probably Dexcool flushed out and just need new coolant. A lot of us have switched over to the Prestone Extended Life (yellow container). Dexcool looks terrible after several years. A lot of us have modded at that mileage with no problems noted.
Just double check for any possible cross contamination in the engine oil and cooling system. If you get a bad supercharger, lower intake manifold or head gasket you would have driveability issues including overheating, etc.
Just double check for any possible cross contamination in the engine oil and cooling system. If you get a bad supercharger, lower intake manifold or head gasket you would have driveability issues including overheating, etc.
ksgtp01
02-13-2006, 07:19 PM
Thanks a bunch. I will flush it probably tomorow, and then i'll find out if it stays clean or not after a few miles of driving.
Thanks again for the info!
Thanks again for the info!
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