Recent content by JakeInGrayTacoma

I had my HG done last year and its running sluggish upon starting in the morning. Also blows the white smoke out the tailpipe. Mechanic said HG went already and to get a reman/rebuilt engine. Today I had 2 hard starts after sitting for more than an hour (overnite, at customer's house today)...

Well. I have got to tell you, you were right. I offered to help do the work on my truck at the mechanic's shop. He was delighted that I came. He and his employee had business to tend to Friday as I worked on dismantling my engine. As I reached points unknown, I asked for help and continued...

I looked at your links and I think you are on to something. I showed your comment to the mechanic who did the job and he told me to leave it at his shop today. This totally makes sense. Because usually when I have started my truck (before the HG job) and added coolant, I viewed the coolant...

I've had these problems too! Had a head gasket job, new radiator, t'stat, opens; and it still runs HOT! I'm so frustrated. What can I do next? Is there a blockage? I haven't driven it much cuz I don't want to overheat and do more damage, I can't pay anymore. When I had the problems before the HG...