underground000 Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 My head gaskets were replaced but coolant temp levels still get 'hot' when you keep WOT it. Can be replicated each time when you bed in the brakes (60mph > 10mph > 60 > 10....) I cant even do 5 without the needle going up at time of change, looking at radiator and filler - coolant was completely clear not milky - but still bad head gasket Normal driving and occasional WOT is fine 2 things concern me: 1: How likely can the heads be warped when the needle reached to red and the coolant light came on (briefly, less then 15 seconds at red before started to cool down) ane the needle has reached the big line at least 10x 2: Since my head gaskets were replaced and i drove it around and the temp reached 5 lines below red line (or 2 lines below big line). how likely are my head gaskets still fine after being 5min at this temp. I dont believe it was a whole 5 min but it was up there for a while note: #1 was before head gasket was replaced thanks guys attached is picture of where the needle would be http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt49/underground000/IMG_1653.jpg?t=1338077632 5eat downshift rev match:) Powder coated wheels: completed:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underground000 Posted May 28, 2012 Author Share Posted May 28, 2012 bump 5eat downshift rev match:) Powder coated wheels: completed:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Check coolant level. May be a air bubble in the system. Jack up the right front corner of the car, open the cap on the small coolant tank above the turbo. It should be full of coolant. Squeeze the coolant hoses and listen or watch for air bubbles. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underground000 Posted May 28, 2012 Author Share Posted May 28, 2012 Thanks, it wasnt completely full so there was a small air bubble filled and burped it will see how it drives later 5eat downshift rev match:) Powder coated wheels: completed:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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