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So it begins, Mr 3800
Posted: Sat Feb 08, 2014 3:10 pm
by Boreas
I've never had a failure quite like this before. I had kept a keen eye on things, up until recent weeks when I trusted everything was fine. Today I check the level knowing im due for a change, and to my surprise I find this. Even though the UIM is newer than the car, ill be replacing it as well.
Re: So it begins, Mr 3800
Posted: Sat Feb 08, 2014 3:20 pm
by 94SilverSSEi
Is your coolant low? Did you have the aftermarket sleeved plenum? Could be possible its just moisture build up. I get this every once in a while on my car but I know the UIM/LIM is fine.
Re: So it begins, Mr 3800
Posted: Sat Feb 08, 2014 3:33 pm
by RJolly87
I agree, it just indicates a buildup of moisture/water, which, yes, could be what you think it is, but it could also be normal buildup that would happen if the normal moisture never boils out, because the car never comes up to temp (short tripping is the biggest offender).
Re: So it begins, Mr 3800
Posted: Sat Feb 08, 2014 4:47 pm
by Boreas
My coolant overflow bottle is empty. It was flushed a month ago.
Ok, the oil doesnt look milkshake-y and I still have coolant in the radiator. Im starting to wonder if Ive overreacted a bit and that is just external moisture.
Re: So it begins, Mr 3800
Posted: Sat Feb 08, 2014 6:24 pm
by RJolly87
Well, empty overflow is a symptom that shouldnt be ignored. You may be up for another round, but refill and poke around first.
Re: So it begins, Mr 3800
Posted: Sat Feb 08, 2014 10:27 pm
by Boreas
Ok so I kinda panicked thinking I had the milkshake nightmare which was NOT the case. But my overflow was still empty after only a month, and the new-ish looking gaskets still had a failure. Molding stamp on the UIM was from 2008, so thats probably around when it was last done, and it still looks good with no warping so im ok there.
So yea the junk on that cap was weather related, but not regretting getting this out of the way.
Not the nightmare I thought it was:
Re: So it begins, Mr 3800
Posted: Sat Feb 08, 2014 11:07 pm
by 94SilverSSEi
Engine looks pretty good. It'll be well worth your piece of mind having it done. Did you order the aftermarket sleeved plenum? I would just so you never have to worry about it again. That's what I did.
Re: So it begins, Mr 3800
Posted: Sun Feb 09, 2014 12:13 pm
by nos4blood70
Motor looks pretty clean inside. Glad you got the metal LIMs in there. Peace of mind is nice.
I strongly urge you to get a sleeved UIM.
Re: So it begins, Mr 3800
Posted: Mon Feb 10, 2014 12:28 am
by Boreas
Ill keep a close eye on the UIM, it really does not look that bad. Its practically still new. Definitely something to do in the future though.
Re: So it begins, Mr 3800
Posted: Mon Feb 10, 2014 12:34 am
by nos4blood70
At least they're easy to change out.
