GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005) Discussion about the second generation GS300, GS400 and GS430 (1998 - 2005)

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Old 07-21-09 | 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by SorrGwa
i dont want to say it, but fear for the worse, blown head gasket...

its not cold out is it? so there is still smoke even after the car is at good operating temperature?
Old 07-21-09 | 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by ElitistK
if you do it yourself it will only cost you a new set of arp headstuds and a new headgasket, which is only $300 bux max.
ummm and you have to KNOW how to do a timing belt job as well ... not for the inexperienced or faint of heart because if you clock either of the camshaft pulleys wrong your destroy the valvetrain.
Old 07-22-09 | 10:49 AM
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Ouch.... now just wondering, he didnt blow his Gasket by simply Gunning it down the freeway?... prob just normal wear and tear? right ..reason im askin is cuz i find myself dawgin my own GS sometimes.... oh yeah and like BossGS4 said Timing belt isnt for everyone, had a dumb@ss mechanic tear my car up and cost me a butt-load to get it right
Old 07-22-09 | 12:22 PM
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Wow, so much for having a strong v8. Thanks guys. That's what happens for acting a fool. Going foward I'm going to be scared to punch it and drive like grandma. If you spot a black 400 in the San Fernando valley going 25 in a 35 zone, just go around me.

again thanks guys.
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