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by jcutsh
Wed Dec 21, 2005 2:27 am
Forum: Engine/Intake/Exhaust
Topic: 2.2l oil in water &water in oil solution
Replies: 2
Views: 469

This is not a freeze plug. It is a 1/4 inch pipe tap plug. with theads, appx 3/4 inch long screwed into a hole about 1 1/2 deep. It has a hex head in it's top. This plug has been desolved and reduced to the size of a dime. It is made of chrome plated iron. This plug should be checked on all engines...
by jcutsh
Tue Dec 20, 2005 4:39 pm
Forum: Engine/Intake/Exhaust
Topic: 2.2l oil in water &water in oil solution
Replies: 2
Views: 469

2.2l oil in water &water in oil solution

I have noticed several threads on the board concerning a water and oil problem. The same thing happened to my 2000 Leg. Here is the solution. Behind the water pump you will find an oil galley plug. For some reason this plug will totally rust away. GOOD NEWS!!! I found the problem. Behind the water p...
by jcutsh
Thu Jun 03, 2004 4:42 pm
Forum: Engine/Intake/Exhaust
Topic: CYLINDER HEAD JOB
Replies: 1
Views: 472

Cylinder Head job

The same thing just happened to my Langeza. I bought all the parts from http://www.gm-car-parts.com/gmautoparts.htm They have a head gasket set, which includes all the gaskets and valve stem seals necessary for the job. Depending on the milage you should have the valves redone and the stem seals rep...
by jcutsh
Fri Apr 23, 2004 10:30 pm
Forum: Engine/Intake/Exhaust
Topic: Lagenza oil well (Head gasket?)
Replies: 4
Views: 573

Thanks for the reply guys. Yea it kind of does remind you of a whale. :P Certainly does have some high pressure in the water (engine cold). Well I'll know Sat, got all the head bolts out , broke the head loose, and then it started raining. Decided to wait because the cherry picker was outside in the...
by jcutsh
Fri Apr 23, 2004 3:59 pm
Forum: Engine/Intake/Exhaust
Topic: Lagenza oil well (Head gasket?)
Replies: 4
Views: 573

Lagenza oil well (Head gasket?)

My 2000 Lagenza with 72000 miles, is pumping oil into the coolent. The surge tank filler cap is gushing oil and water almost 4" high. Engine had new timing belt installed at 61000 by dealer. I believe problem is head gasket, or cracked head. Engine runs great. Anyone seen this. I have the Daewoo ser...
by jcutsh
Tue Feb 18, 2003 1:18 am
Forum: Engine/Intake/Exhaust
Topic: oil leak need help please
Replies: 1
Views: 684

oil leak need help please

Hay fellows, Am I glad to find a Woo site or what? Ok my problem, I have am oil leak located just below the oil pressure switch (2000 lagenza, 2.2 L L4 D-tec). The oil comes thru a horizontal hole which is part of the engine block. This hole is just to the left of the oil filter and just below the p...