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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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1994 SVX L - FWD Barcelona Red 190K miles ~ SOLD 1994 SVX LS - 5spd AWD Emerald Green 202k miles PWR Radiator, HID 5000k, New paint job with issues, 17" STI BBS wheels, converted to 5spd AWD from FWD. Purchased from SVXyGirl 2/20/09 -- Undergoing complete rebuild 1993 Justy 4wd 5door- Teal of sorts , beater. 2008 OBXT Newport Pearl 65k miles Last edited by Wikedjuggalo; 02-08-2009 at 12:24 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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Re: Strange new problem
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1994 SVX L - FWD Barcelona Red 190K miles ~ SOLD 1994 SVX LS - 5spd AWD Emerald Green 202k miles PWR Radiator, HID 5000k, New paint job with issues, 17" STI BBS wheels, converted to 5spd AWD from FWD. Purchased from SVXyGirl 2/20/09 -- Undergoing complete rebuild 1993 Justy 4wd 5door- Teal of sorts , beater. 2008 OBXT Newport Pearl 65k miles |
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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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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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Re: Strange new problem
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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1994 SVX L - FWD Barcelona Red 190K miles ~ SOLD 1994 SVX LS - 5spd AWD Emerald Green 202k miles PWR Radiator, HID 5000k, New paint job with issues, 17" STI BBS wheels, converted to 5spd AWD from FWD. Purchased from SVXyGirl 2/20/09 -- Undergoing complete rebuild 1993 Justy 4wd 5door- Teal of sorts , beater. 2008 OBXT Newport Pearl 65k miles |
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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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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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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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Seth 94' Barcelona Red w/ Tricoat black 2-tone AWD Ls -Sold Mods:AWD conversion/4.44 swap by Budfreak, Custom red interior lights, Custom Satin black dash, Power mode switch, Cold air intake, Permecool tranny filter,Sony xplode 10" sub, Sony xplode 1000w amp, Blitz in-line driver, DDM Tuning 6000k HID's, New paint job/body work by me, 97' Grill, QC shift kit, 17'' MB Motoring rims, 15&20 min mod, front & rear urethane swaybar bushings, Custom fiberglass sub box, Custom red led a/c control unit, perrin lightweight crank pulley, Black wrinkle finish powdercoated intake manifold w/ clear hoses , 02' outback heated/power black leather seats Soon to come:Fiberglass hood, upholster ALL suede to black leather Past subies: 92' Pearl White/black top LS-L-SOLD 96' Legacy Outback-TOTALED 99' Legacy Outback Limited 30th anniversary edition-TOTALED 98' Forester L -Totaled Other toys: 99' Forester S -WRX brake upgrade, soon an 04 wrx motor swap 06' B9 Tribeca-Stock 1982' Yamaha xj650 Maxim Mods: work in progress |
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Re: Strange new problem
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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1994 SVX L - FWD Barcelona Red 190K miles ~ SOLD 1994 SVX LS - 5spd AWD Emerald Green 202k miles PWR Radiator, HID 5000k, New paint job with issues, 17" STI BBS wheels, converted to 5spd AWD from FWD. Purchased from SVXyGirl 2/20/09 -- Undergoing complete rebuild 1993 Justy 4wd 5door- Teal of sorts , beater. 2008 OBXT Newport Pearl 65k miles |
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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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Re: Strange new problem
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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Re: Strange new problem
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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1994 SVX L - FWD Barcelona Red 190K miles ~ SOLD 1994 SVX LS - 5spd AWD Emerald Green 202k miles PWR Radiator, HID 5000k, New paint job with issues, 17" STI BBS wheels, converted to 5spd AWD from FWD. Purchased from SVXyGirl 2/20/09 -- Undergoing complete rebuild 1993 Justy 4wd 5door- Teal of sorts , beater. 2008 OBXT Newport Pearl 65k miles |
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Re: Strange new problem
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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