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hello everyone, New guy here from missouri with a quick question, I have scoured the internet and have not come up with a definitive answer to my problem.
Here is my dilemma,
I have a 2005 Chevy Equinox with an LNJ engine.
I started having overheat issues a few weeks ago, but they were not typical
The vehicle would get hot at idle (fans working correctly) but would cool back down when I either drove it, or if I revved it to around 2500 RPM in neutral.
My first thought is that the thermostat was stuck partially closed. So I replaced it.
of course that didn't fix it, Or I wouldn't be here.
Took it home and made sure that I got all the air burped from the system, No air bubbles at bleeder at that time.
So, I then thought I may have a problem with the waterpump, So I pulled it and inspected it, Had a little play so I went ahead and replaced it as preventative maintenance.
Now, all signs are pointing to a blown head gasket. No oil in my coolant or coolant in my oil, However, If you drain the cooling system and run the car momentarily with open upper radiator hose, you can hear pressure entering the hose, and small gasoline.
SOOOOO, I have a failed head gasket.
Now on to my question.
An LNJ head would pull a pretty penny locally, and I am concerned about having a possibly cracked head, Just trying to cover all bases before tearing it down.
After doing research I have discovered the x family of engines are all pretty much the same with minor differences here and there.
(I'm a diesel mechanic by trade, and have always sworn by japanese cars, So these Chevy pushrod engines are a little foreign to me)
The local pick and pull has a TON of LA1 engines.
Will a LA1 head fit on my LNJ if need be? Upon my research I have taken note of different rocker bolt sizes, but if I replaced the heads as a set off an
LA1 would I have a problem?
Like I said, Just trying to cover all bases, Your input in much appreciated!
Here is my dilemma,
I have a 2005 Chevy Equinox with an LNJ engine.
I started having overheat issues a few weeks ago, but they were not typical
The vehicle would get hot at idle (fans working correctly) but would cool back down when I either drove it, or if I revved it to around 2500 RPM in neutral.
My first thought is that the thermostat was stuck partially closed. So I replaced it.
of course that didn't fix it, Or I wouldn't be here.
Took it home and made sure that I got all the air burped from the system, No air bubbles at bleeder at that time.
So, I then thought I may have a problem with the waterpump, So I pulled it and inspected it, Had a little play so I went ahead and replaced it as preventative maintenance.
Now, all signs are pointing to a blown head gasket. No oil in my coolant or coolant in my oil, However, If you drain the cooling system and run the car momentarily with open upper radiator hose, you can hear pressure entering the hose, and small gasoline.
SOOOOO, I have a failed head gasket.
Now on to my question.
An LNJ head would pull a pretty penny locally, and I am concerned about having a possibly cracked head, Just trying to cover all bases before tearing it down.
After doing research I have discovered the x family of engines are all pretty much the same with minor differences here and there.
(I'm a diesel mechanic by trade, and have always sworn by japanese cars, So these Chevy pushrod engines are a little foreign to me)
The local pick and pull has a TON of LA1 engines.
Will a LA1 head fit on my LNJ if need be? Upon my research I have taken note of different rocker bolt sizes, but if I replaced the heads as a set off an
LA1 would I have a problem?
Like I said, Just trying to cover all bases, Your input in much appreciated!
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