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Hey all -
I just gone done replacing the head gaskets on a 1998 DOHC. First time doing it on this motor, so I am a little nervous.
Got everything bolted back up, started it, and all seemed well for about 15 seconds. Then a lot of smoke started to come out from around the passenger side valve cover. I also smelled a bit of moisture in the exhaust, but I don't know if that was just the moisture in the exhaust burning off or if the gasket didn't seat correctly.
I torqued the head down to spec and installed new valve cover gaskets all around.
I am going to get a code scanner and see what codes are stored and see what's up. Aside from that can anyone give me a few ideas of what to check tomorrow?
For what it's worth the engine seems to run smoothly - no stumbling or evidence that the timing is wrong.
I guess if I pull the codes and they're cylinder 2 and/or 4 misfire then I know what I'm dealing with.
I'm hoping I didn't over torque the cam shaft caps. That will be fun to repair.
Thanks in advance for any ideas/suggestions.
--Andy
I just gone done replacing the head gaskets on a 1998 DOHC. First time doing it on this motor, so I am a little nervous.
Got everything bolted back up, started it, and all seemed well for about 15 seconds. Then a lot of smoke started to come out from around the passenger side valve cover. I also smelled a bit of moisture in the exhaust, but I don't know if that was just the moisture in the exhaust burning off or if the gasket didn't seat correctly.
I torqued the head down to spec and installed new valve cover gaskets all around.
I am going to get a code scanner and see what codes are stored and see what's up. Aside from that can anyone give me a few ideas of what to check tomorrow?
For what it's worth the engine seems to run smoothly - no stumbling or evidence that the timing is wrong.
I guess if I pull the codes and they're cylinder 2 and/or 4 misfire then I know what I'm dealing with.
I'm hoping I didn't over torque the cam shaft caps. That will be fun to repair.
Thanks in advance for any ideas/suggestions.
--Andy