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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Engine/Drivetrain => Topic started by: murraygmc on June 09, 2010, 08:57:07 pm

Title: blown engin
Post by: murraygmc on June 09, 2010, 08:57:07 pm
 OK i was driving home after work when i noticed a steady stream of smoke coming out of my passenger tail pipe ...i have true duels.   when i got to town it was ruining really rough ! when the light turned green it was like i was taking off in 4th gear hardly moving ( i have the 4 speed with granny low ) i limped it home and checked my oil it was a quart low  it was just fine two days ago ........ any ideas .......head gasket ? idk  this just sucks i got it painted like 2 months ago  :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: blown engin
Post by: Lt.Del on June 09, 2010, 09:35:33 pm
check timing and do a compression test on those cylinders.  Any antifreeze in your oil?
Title: Re: blown engin
Post by: VileZambonie on June 09, 2010, 09:43:56 pm
Is your coolant low?