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Low Coolant Problem

Old Oct 31, 2009 | 04:17 PM
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My truck ('01 gmc 2500HD) has started to give me the "Low Coolant" light. I replace the coolant but it disappears some place I can't find. there are no leaks under the truck, even after 4 days. Also, there seems to be alot of air in the cooling system. Any idea? thks!
 
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Old Oct 31, 2009 | 05:23 PM
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Chances are is that its pushing out the over flow. which would mean blown headgasket. I say this from recent experiance
 
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Old Oct 31, 2009 | 05:24 PM
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ditto
 
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Old Oct 31, 2009 | 05:32 PM
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yeah it sounds that away
 
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Old Oct 31, 2009 | 09:39 PM
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Well, I wanted a truck I could play with. Guess I got my wish! Thanks for the info!
 
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Old Nov 4, 2009 | 05:03 PM
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Let the journey begin
 
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Old Nov 4, 2009 | 09:15 PM
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have fun
 
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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 10:28 AM
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If your pulling motor to do job and has high milage, you may want to consider doing and LBZ shortblock with cut LB7 pistons. and Head studs of course.
 
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Old Nov 30, 2009 | 03:49 PM
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Gonna try NOT to pull the engine. If I do, there are MANY things that are going to change
 
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 12:07 AM
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check the seals and gaskets. chances are seal is shot somewhere.
 
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