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by bbrandt11
Thu Sep 07, 2017 11:47 am
Forum: Bonneville GXP/Northstar Powered Cars
Topic: Dread Gasket?
Replies: 2
Views: 4633

Re: Dread Gasket?

Exactly what I went through!
Put a 160 km engine in it, it's fine now, until this one goes the same way!
by bbrandt11
Wed Jul 12, 2017 1:44 pm
Forum: Bonneville GXP/Northstar Powered Cars
Topic: Giving in on the head gaskets
Replies: 9
Views: 4023

Re: Giving in on the head gaskets

I'm not at all a fan of sunroofs, never will be, as far as I know they all leak, at least they designed drains into them, and they never plug up either!

1969 ZL1 427, all aluminum, no excuses, they got that one right!

There are 1st gen CTS's that have hung in reasonably well, as long as they have ...
by bbrandt11
Wed Jul 12, 2017 11:36 am
Forum: Bonneville GXP/Northstar Powered Cars
Topic: Giving in on the head gaskets
Replies: 9
Views: 4023

Re: Giving in on the head gaskets

I definitely mulled doing the studs while the engine was still out on the floor, the way I see it It's a double edged sword, another $600+ for the studs, plus gaskets, a day of my time and for sure a more reliable outcome verses taking a leap of faith that it will last another 100,000 Km before it ...
by bbrandt11
Tue Jul 11, 2017 8:34 pm
Forum: Bonneville GXP/Northstar Powered Cars
Topic: Giving in on the head gaskets
Replies: 9
Views: 4023

Re: Giving in on the head gaskets

Yes, it's 12 years old, almost 13 actually and I guess I am compelled to show sympathy for orphans!
I figure that the total investment including purchase price keeps it at about $1000 per year to drive a something better than a basic grocery getter that's not like every other car on the road ...
by bbrandt11
Tue Jul 11, 2017 4:27 pm
Forum: Bonneville GXP/Northstar Powered Cars
Topic: Giving in on the head gaskets
Replies: 9
Views: 4023

Giving in on the head gaskets

My 2005 GXP has finally come to the point where it just can't be driven without putting at least a gallon of coolant in for a 20 minute drive, as well as a liter of oil every tank full of gas.
The car has 285,000 Km on it, I really do like it and it's in great shape other than the infamous ...