Need Some Advice On Motor Work!

[67 'Stang Lover]

Joe,
yeah, it sounds to me like a head gasket but it could be a lot of different things. Did it overheat because of the head gasket or vice versa? It could be the block being 'decked' wrong or the head being warped, etc. They did something wrong most likely. Your engine is probaby OK but it depends on how long it was overheating. I know what the Shop probably told you- that it was your fault because you let it overheat. Typical, always blame the driver and never take responsiblity for their own actions. It sounds to me they messed up and not you. Call me if you want but let me know either way what you do and good luck..............

[Blackmagic1]

Joe, you better come get some ice cream today at the GTG, it'll help !!

[Torchmach]

Nice looking T/A Joe!

Back in the day, when Trans-Am, Mustang, and Camaro owner got along, and know the real enemy were the Datsun/Nissan Z Car owners, I was looking real close at Formula Firebirds. Never was a fan of the "Flaming Chicken" Hood Decal on Trans-Am's.

Sounds like you have some good sugestions where to take your car, keep us posted on your progress.

[JoeT]

Couldn't make it for the ice cream social had to go to my 10 year old nieces Bday party, trying to be the favorite Uncle!

Hopefully Ill figure it out on the motor. I'm looking at Engine House actually, anyone know anything about this place? I'm trying to have the work done by a company that has been in business for awhile, and also one that is part of the BBB. In 30 years the BBB reports 1 complaint, dont know how accurate this is really.

Ive loved Trans Ams since Smokey and The Bandit. When I bought this TA it was with the intentions of turning it into a Bandit Edition clone, Black and Gold. Then after discussing it with the paint shop since the car was white he said going to black would be time consuming and costly if I wasnt going to dissasemble the car. Also if I just went the cheaper route of painting white to black without it being done correctly, I would always deal with the black chipping off showing white. So I redid it in White Pearl. Looks great for a high quality driver, but definitely not show paint. Body work was missed in a few spots being the biggest negative.

I appreciate the members that have chimed in with there 2 cents worth. Wish I could have gotten more results!

This car will be running by August!

[Torchmach]

If you are a member of AAA they can give you a few referals. I have been a member since '93, can't say enough good things about them.

[SloSVO]

try haneymotorsport... they are in goodyear.. they are a mustang shop but casey is very anal and does good work... If i didn't wrench on my own stuff I would go to them..

[JoeT]

Thanks sloSVO now that's the kind of recommendations I'm looking for! I don't care where the shops located in the state and I like anal mechanics, to many of them out there dont give a crap, yet they make 65-100 per hour. Part of whats wrong with Americans, charge alot and give a little.

[JoeT]

I decided to go with Amwest Vintage Auto we'll see how it goes. Figured I couldn't go wrong with Dan, hes a good guy and a car freak!

[1rad67]

Joe,

Before you spend lots of money taking the car to shops and getting told many different things about your problem, I would suggest you take your car to a Mechanic, possibly the ones some other members had mentioned before and let them perform what is called a Leak Back test to see what exactly where a leak exists and then you can determine what you need to do to fix problem. Leak Back tests can determine if you have a head gasket leak, intake manifold leak, and if you have a cracked block etc......I would start with that first to pin point where a leak is.

[SloSVO]

thats leak down test....