1983 Chevrolet Truck Repair Question
Topics covered: Engine, Valve cover, Exhaust.
Mileage: No information provided.
Mileage: No information provided.
Asked on July 16, 2009
Chevy blown head
Engine Mechanical problem
1983 Chevy Truck V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic unknow miles
Hi, I have a 1983 Chevrolet Scottsdale with a 305 engine with unknown mileage. Recently I took my truck for a drive, and not but 5 minutes down the road, I came to a stop sign and the vehicle shut off, than started smoking which eventually led to it catching on fire under the hood near the right side valve cover. I did have an oil leak on that side which I am guessing is why it caught fire. Can you tell me if this seems like a sign of a blown head?
1983 Chevy Truck V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic unknow miles
Hi, I have a 1983 Chevrolet Scottsdale with a 305 engine with unknown mileage. Recently I took my truck for a drive, and not but 5 minutes down the road, I came to a stop sign and the vehicle shut off, than started smoking which eventually led to it catching on fire under the hood near the right side valve cover. I did have an oil leak on that side which I am guessing is why it caught fire. Can you tell me if this seems like a sign of a blown head?
Asked by anthonylee1988Answer
Replied on July 25, 2009
You have provided insufficient information like, if it is smoking from the tailpipe? or just your leaky valve cover dripping on the exhaust manifold caught the engine on fire and started smoking?
