BIG PROBLEM, drinking all my water...

leo · 05-04-2001, 02:40 PM

I have to put about a gallon of water in her everyday. Where is the water going? The motor seems to be running strong but rough at times. I see no visable leaks.. and no water on the ground so where did it go? Is there anyway I can check this? I'm pretty sure by now that its getting in my engine. My oil doesn't look milky, but its very very full for some reason. Help guys... shes my daily driver

Thanks,
Leo

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1990GT 5.0 302, T-5, Steeda shifter, Explorer Upper, Cobra Lower, MAC pullies, 3.73's, K&n Air filter, Dynomax Super Turbo Exhaust, Motorsport headers, RAM Clutch, Motorsport 3 core, Offroad H-pipe, 17in Cobra R's.

fiveohpatrol · 05-04-2001, 05:21 PM

you are having the same problem i did, and mine was a head gasket, although yours could be that or the intake gasket letting coolant into the lifter valley, DO NOT DRIVE YOUR CAR ANYMORE, im 99% positive since your oil is very full theres a lot of coolant in there, the reason you cant see it is because oil and water dont mix and your just bringing up the oil from the top of the pan, the coolant is most likely sitting on the bottom, pull your oil drain plugs and you'll see as much coolant pour out as you've had to put in, if you've driven it very long like this it can cause bad and expensive damage, like spinning a bearing, and also i have a suspision that since my oil pump locked up right after i replaced my head gaskets that the coolant sitting in the pan screwed up the pump and/or pickup, so get it fixed fast, and do not drive it until you do

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88 Notchback 5.0, 3.73's, Ported E7's, Explorer int. w/ ported lower, pulleys, Crane 1.7's, BBK headers, off-road H-pipe, flowmasters, subframe connectors, 65mm TB, shift kit, March ram air kit, motorsport wires, MSD coil, upper and lower control arms, 155lph fuel pump, cheap 2800 stall, Crane Adj.FPR, best time- 13.99@99.75, not yet tested times after rockers,intake or ported heads

05-04-2001, 02:40 PM	#1
leo Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 261	BIG PROBLEM, drinking all my water... I have to put about a gallon of water in her everyday. Where is the water going? The motor seems to be running strong but rough at times. I see no visable leaks.. and no water on the ground so where did it go? Is there anyway I can check this? I'm pretty sure by now that its getting in my engine. My oil doesn't look milky, but its very very full for some reason. Help guys... shes my daily driver Thanks, Leo ------------------ 1990GT 5.0 302, T-5, Steeda shifter, Explorer Upper, Cobra Lower, MAC pullies, 3.73's, K&n Air filter, Dynomax Super Turbo Exhaust, Motorsport headers, RAM Clutch, Motorsport 3 core, Offroad H-pipe, 17in Cobra R's.

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05-04-2001, 05:21 PM	#2
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	you are having the same problem i did, and mine was a head gasket, although yours could be that or the intake gasket letting coolant into the lifter valley, DO NOT DRIVE YOUR CAR ANYMORE, im 99% positive since your oil is very full theres a lot of coolant in there, the reason you cant see it is because oil and water dont mix and your just bringing up the oil from the top of the pan, the coolant is most likely sitting on the bottom, pull your oil drain plugs and you'll see as much coolant pour out as you've had to put in, if you've driven it very long like this it can cause bad and expensive damage, like spinning a bearing, and also i have a suspision that since my oil pump locked up right after i replaced my head gaskets that the coolant sitting in the pan screwed up the pump and/or pickup, so get it fixed fast, and do not drive it until you do ------------------ 88 Notchback 5.0, 3.73's, Ported E7's, Explorer int. w/ ported lower, pulleys, Crane 1.7's, BBK headers, off-road H-pipe, flowmasters, subframe connectors, 65mm TB, shift kit, March ram air kit, motorsport wires, MSD coil, upper and lower control arms, 155lph fuel pump, cheap 2800 stall, Crane Adj.FPR, best time- 13.99@99.75, not yet tested times after rockers,intake or ported heads