after doing head gasket job on my 91 rex si it still smokes

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Nov 28, 2007 | 03:20 PM

senorris08

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after doing head gasket job on my 91 rex si it still smokes

advice please do i still need to run it to burn all the water and coolant out of my system? does not over heat just smokes. please reply

Nov 28, 2007 | 04:34 PM

88DXCRX

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Re: after doing head gasket job on my 91 rex si it still smokes (senorris08)

If there is anti-freeze in the exhaust,It can
take quite some time for it to all burn out..

As long as it does not overheat and consume
either oil or coolant,It will most likely be OK..

It will usually take at least 30 minutes at
freeway speed to get rid of it all..

Nov 28, 2007 | 04:36 PM

Ermil

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Re: after doing head gasket job on my 91 rex si it still smokes (88DXCRX)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 88DXCRX »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">It will usually take at least 30 minutes at
freeway speed to get rid of it all..</TD></TR></TABLE>

That's the fun part. Did it in an S/C Previa Van, clouded up I-5. It was sweet.

Nov 28, 2007 | 04:56 PM

senorris08

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ok thanks, Its staying at normal temp, also what does it mean when coolant bubbles around your overflow tank.

Nov 28, 2007 | 05:41 PM

88DXCRX

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Re: (senorris08)

Coolant bubbles in the overflow tank can be a sign of compression
being pushed out through the cooling system..

It can also indicate that the radiator cap is bad and not
holding the pressure it was rated for..