how can i tell if my head is lifting under boost?

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Oct 15, 2004 | 01:28 PM

kun3racer

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From: Waianae, HI, u.s.a

how can i tell if my head is lifting under boost?

is there a way to test for it? would a compression test show it?

Oct 15, 2004 | 02:06 PM

Street Ghost

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Re: how can i tell if my head is lifting under boost? (kun3racer)

Coolant and oil would probably mix and your car will overheat.

Oct 15, 2004 | 04:17 PM

GS-Rcivic

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Re: how can i tell if my head is lifting under boost? (_Project EJOne)

^^ thats what happened to mine but i wasnt boosing, go figure!

Oct 15, 2004 | 04:58 PM

SOHC_MShue

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Re: how can i tell if my head is lifting under boost? (kun3racer)

is your coolant overflow tank filling all the way up to the brim?

Oct 15, 2004 | 07:02 PM

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Re: how can i tell if my head is lifting under boost? (SOHC_MShue)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SOHC_MShue »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">is your coolant overflow tank filling all the way up to the brim?</TD></TR></TABLE>

this is what I go by

Oct 16, 2004 | 01:01 AM

kun3racer

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Re: how can i tell if my head is lifting under boost? (SOHC_MShue)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by djfob »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

this is what I go by </TD></TR></TABLE>

no its not overfilling at all but my car does overheat on long drives and under boost. also theres no oil in the coolant and theres no coolant in the oil.