This was really unexpected. I check the fluids on a pretty regular basis, and before I went to go for an oil change, I noticed that the coolant level looked normal. During the oil change, the technician said "You're coolant reservoir is empty". WTH? Coolant temps were normal, so I said thanks and I would check it later.
Well, I get home, and sure enough, if looks like it's empty -- it wasn't, but the fluid was milky so it pretty much matched the color of the tank. When it cooled down, it looked normal again (pinkish orange), but I knew something was wrong. I took it to the shop, and they did a pressure check, which indicated a blown head gasket. Argh.
I haven't been to the track since 2023, and I can't imagine doing anything since then that would have blown it. It seems to drive fine, so I'm assuming it's relatively minor (at this point) but I don't want to press my luck.
I ordered the Mountune head gasket, and we're going to take care of the timing chain and water pump at the same time. Big, expensive repair, but the incremental cost over the timing chain isn't too bad. With only ~65k, it's worth it to me.
Wish me luck.
Well, I get home, and sure enough, if looks like it's empty -- it wasn't, but the fluid was milky so it pretty much matched the color of the tank. When it cooled down, it looked normal again (pinkish orange), but I knew something was wrong. I took it to the shop, and they did a pressure check, which indicated a blown head gasket. Argh.
I haven't been to the track since 2023, and I can't imagine doing anything since then that would have blown it. It seems to drive fine, so I'm assuming it's relatively minor (at this point) but I don't want to press my luck.
I ordered the Mountune head gasket, and we're going to take care of the timing chain and water pump at the same time. Big, expensive repair, but the incremental cost over the timing chain isn't too bad. With only ~65k, it's worth it to me.
Wish me luck.
