So i started to change my head gasket and when i pulled the head off i saw this... am i in trouble? i've never seen this before...



sorry if you can't see the pic this damn upload thing doesn't work

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The block is corroded. This happens from using plain water or very old antifreeze instead of good coolant. You probably are in trouble, the new gasket won't seal very well when there's no metal to press against.

 

yeah thats what i was thinking... do you think i'd get 6 months out of it if i just slaped a new gasket on it? or do you think it would blow again right away?

 

the new gasket wont seal very well, its time for a new block head

 

If the car is already down, replace the block, cause yours is dying.

 

dito.... since its down already. just replace the whole thing if you can!

heres what my old block looked like. id sell it to ya but its got a huge hole in the front.LOL



you could slap the head gasket on it and cross your fingers it lasts long enough for you to save up enough cash for a new motor....

 

Yeah something is wrong there Addiction, the #2 piston should be up at the top like #3 is. But no corrosion!

For the OP I would expect a new gasket to blow out almost immediately, your time and money would be better spent on a complete replacement engine.

 

yea you deff shouldnt have 3 pistons down and only one up

 

LMFAO i know.... thats the reason i pulled the head off. i bought it with the rod sticken thru the front of the block reason why i got my 94ex for only 400bucks.LOL
also got a video... hahahaha

 

^the heck?

that thing sounds like its dying out LOL[8D]