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05rEdAcR. · 10-13-2009, 08:29 PM

is there anyone here in the local area that can perform a compression test and a leak down test because i'm getting really mad just seeing my srt just sitting in the drive way. Some of you know about my problem that my car keeps smoking white smoke. After doing some reading I wanna say its my intake manifold leaking coolant and mixing with oil and smoking the way it is. Thats the way i interpred it so correct me if i'm wrong please.

Slowpoke101 · 10-13-2009, 08:37 PM

whats up mang,i see ur still having issues,the leak down test is really simple,you can purchase the parts at any parts store or pay to have it done should only be one hour of labor

05rEdAcR. · 10-14-2009, 12:30 AM

hey whats up man? yeah i still got the issue and its starting to get me more pissed every morning i walk passed it lol. Well this month being my bday i can actually save up some cash to get things done with this car so the compression and leak down were my first option.What parts what i need to even make the leak down if you can guide me through.

ItsJstANeon..Right?! · 10-14-2009, 02:46 PM

Ahh white smoke sounds like a headgasket to me.... Does the oil look like good old choc milk and or does the car push coolant out of the overflow once at temp? You have the right idea about doing a compression and leak down test they will def show you any issue you would have. From the sound of it to me you have lifted the head enough to get coolant to pass between a cylinder and a coolant passage. Been there done that..

05rEdAcR. · 10-15-2009, 04:38 PM

I got my head gasget set a couple months ago just want sure if that was the problem and didn't wanna spend that kinda loot if it wasn't, but if it is then yeah i'll get it done just wanna get the srt rollin again and finally go to a local meet lol. i also read if you were to do a replace head gasget i should get new head bolts/studs?

Slowpoke101 · 10-15-2009, 06:09 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 05rEdAcR.

I got my head gasget set a couple months ago just want sure if that was the problem and didn't wanna spend that kinda loot if it wasn't, but if it is then yeah i'll get it done just wanna get the srt rollin again and finally go to a local meet lol. i also read if you were to do a replace head gasget i should get new head bolts/studs?

if you wanna save boat loads of cash i can have someone do your head gasket for you,he works at a custome race shop jus lemme know and ill hit him up

05rEdAcR. · 10-16-2009, 01:24 AM

yeah that would be straight. The guy that did my clutch he said he can do my head gasget for $600 but if your guy does cheaper then i'll go through him.

LooksStock · 10-28-2009, 05:28 PM

Check the over flow tank for air bubbles while it's running. That's a dead give away of head gasket leak. That and water where it shouldn't be. Good luck!