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Old 02-08-2009, 12:14 PM
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Strange new problem

Okay, well after calling OT and not being sure I figured I'd ask the network. My car has been out of commission for a month after my last over heating issue. Well today I was going to repair the necessary thermostat but decided to check my fluids. Now I didn't loose much coolant but my oil was low. I unscrewed the oil cap and got a nice big whiff of exhaust fumes. What in the world would cause this.

Please feel free to post any ideas to which you think it might be

Also... I had a nice look in my overflow tank and got this
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Old 02-08-2009, 12:23 PM
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Re: Strange new problem

Are you sure it was exhaust, or was it the smell of burnt oil? If you oil was low enough and your motor got hot enough it could cause some vaporization of the oil. Is your oil REALLY dark or anything like that?

When I once had a headgasket cause some overheating when I opened the filler cap on the VC there was a little 'smoke' if you will from the vaporization.
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Old 02-08-2009, 12:26 PM
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Are you sure it was exhaust, or was it the smell of burnt oil? If you oil was low enough and your motor got hot enough it could cause some vaporization of the oil. Is your oil REALLY dark or anything like that?

When I once had a headgasket cause some overheating when I opened the filler cap on the VC there was a little 'smoke' if you will from the vaporization.
No, I know the smell of burning oil and I had two other people smell it and concur with me it was exhaust.
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Old 02-08-2009, 01:35 PM
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Re: Strange new problem

Thats probably blow-by then. Exhaust gasses getting past worn rings and into the crank case.
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Old 02-09-2009, 03:31 AM
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Re: Strange new problem

I'm no mechanic, but overheating, exhaust in the oil and gunk in the coolant sounds a lot like headgasket failure.
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Old 02-09-2009, 03:34 AM
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I'm no mechanic, but overheating, exhaust in the oil and gunk in the coolant sounds a lot like headgasket failure.
Aye. it could be but its adding up more to be worn rings then head gasket. The coolant/oil hadn't gone down or missing. I have a feeling I will end up pulling the engine and doing an engine swap/rebuild :/
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Old 02-09-2009, 10:49 AM
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Re: Strange new problem

looks like what happened to me.

i'd go on the headgasket...

oil was going to expansion tank. and then coolant was overflowing from the top of it . too much stuff in here
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Old 02-09-2009, 01:07 PM
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Re: Strange new problem

Exhaust gasses in the crankcase is COMPLETELY normal, all older engines do it. If youre worried about your headgasket, get a block tester kit to see if there is any exhaust gasses in your cooling system. Its easy and takes maybe 3 minutes..... I rented it from Autozone for free and paid $8 for the fluid.
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Old 02-09-2009, 09:22 PM
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Re: Strange new problem

It looks like dirt in your tank. Is your wheel well intact because a wheel well with a hole in it will fling dirt into your collant tank.
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Old 02-09-2009, 09:59 PM
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It looks like dirt in your tank. Is your wheel well intact because a wheel well with a hole in it will fling dirt into your collant tank.
Yes it is intact . I am afraid it is not dirt but build up of some kind. I have narrowed it down to either worn rings or headgasket working on getting a replacement engine.
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Old 02-09-2009, 11:22 PM
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Re: Strange new problem

Hm sorry to see your new problem.

Your SVX has 188K? How good shape your SVX is?

Interested at buying my nice low mile motor? Or whole car?
You can make two into one real nice one and have some for spare!

http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/show...light=teal+SVX

I don't have lot of times to deal with this. Maybe few months later I will make some better decisions.
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Old 02-09-2009, 11:28 PM
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Hm sorry to see your new problem.

Your SVX has 188K? How good shape your SVX is?

Interested at buying my nice low mile motor? Or whole car?
You can make two into one real nice one and have some for spare!

http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/show...light=teal+SVX

I don't have lot of times to deal with this. Maybe few months later I will make some better decisions.
Motor yes but I believe you should get it fixed. I know it looks bad but its low mileage =D
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Old 02-09-2009, 11:38 PM
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Just motor? Let me think about it! =D

I still have the yellow one, and I don't have times to deal with this.

It drives fine and it will make it to NC with no problems =P

My poor car
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Just motor? Let me think about it! =D

I still have the yellow one, and I don't have times to deal with this.

It drives fine and it will make it to NC with no problems =P

My poor car
I would hate to dismantle it, I am sure if you put it on the for sale section someone with some bodywork knowledge would love to pick it up. =D unless its not repairable.
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Old 02-10-2009, 12:08 AM
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It is repairable if you have cash ! =D

If you drive it, you won't feel nothing much's wrong until you open the door and look at outside =D

I could fix the fender and door myself if I have time, it'll be really good if I find the same color ones. =) the rear quarter panel is another story.

Yeah, if I could get a fair price on the whole car, I might let her go.

Thanks, and good luck on fixing your engine. It seems the good used motors are running like 600 to 700 ++ range...?!
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