Hey guys,
I'm new here. I don't own a S-10, maybe in the future... although I don't fit in em too good.
Sorry for a noob question, but my dad's girlfriend has an 87 S-10 5spd for a yard truck. Has about 120k...but anyways, I know it has an inline 4-banger, not sure if its the 1st generation though or the 2.2l. I always thought it was a 1.8L, but I dont see a forum for that. I haven't had a look under the hood yet, but is this the right place?
Reason I ask is apparently she "sprunk a leak" with coolant. Ain't the radiator/water pump or anything, my dad says it looks like its coming from the rear of the engine (neither of us have had a decent look at it) so I'm guessing at least a blown gasket. She said the coolant was low anyhow, so maybe it just got too hot and fried the gasket? I dunno, but I'm thinking it might be a cracked head/block or whatever, hopefully not but this truck gets worked hard and gets real hot, so I wouldn't doubt it.
You guys have any good sources for rebuilt/new heads and blocks for this truck? I'm not even sure if this is the problem, but it'd be nice to have any links for future reference.
Thanks a bunch guys (and gals if you're out there!), and sorry for the newbie q's again. Cheers for help! :beer:
I'm new here. I don't own a S-10, maybe in the future... although I don't fit in em too good.
Sorry for a noob question, but my dad's girlfriend has an 87 S-10 5spd for a yard truck. Has about 120k...but anyways, I know it has an inline 4-banger, not sure if its the 1st generation though or the 2.2l. I always thought it was a 1.8L, but I dont see a forum for that. I haven't had a look under the hood yet, but is this the right place?
Reason I ask is apparently she "sprunk a leak" with coolant. Ain't the radiator/water pump or anything, my dad says it looks like its coming from the rear of the engine (neither of us have had a decent look at it) so I'm guessing at least a blown gasket. She said the coolant was low anyhow, so maybe it just got too hot and fried the gasket? I dunno, but I'm thinking it might be a cracked head/block or whatever, hopefully not but this truck gets worked hard and gets real hot, so I wouldn't doubt it.
You guys have any good sources for rebuilt/new heads and blocks for this truck? I'm not even sure if this is the problem, but it'd be nice to have any links for future reference.
Thanks a bunch guys (and gals if you're out there!), and sorry for the newbie q's again. Cheers for help! :beer: