Wet spark plugs

2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
140,000 MILES • 4.8L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RUDY0287
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Hello, I have been losing a lot of coolant lately and decided to do a compression test. When I pulled the spark plugs on bank 2 they were all wet. Not fuel or oil but coolant.
What would you suggest? Thanks for your help.
Sep 16, 2018 at 1:42 PM
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DANNY L
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Hello, I am Danny.

That would suggest an intake manifold gasket or head gasket.That is a pretty major repair job. If you want to do the repairs yourself I can send you step-by-step instructions with pictures. I am sure a shop would charge you roughly $1,500.00 for this repair (head gasket). I have attached a tutorial for intake gaskets. Hope this helps and feel free to ask any questions. Thanks for using 2CarPros.
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https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-intake-manifold-gasket
Sep 16, 2018 at 8:22 PM
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RUDY0287
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Thanks for your reply Danny. I think you might be right on with the intake. Did leak down test on bank 2 with little to no results. No effect on coolant in reservoir. Thanks again.
Sep 17, 2018 at 11:59 AM
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DANNY L
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You are welcome!
Keep us informed and thanks again for using 2CarPros.
Danny-
Sep 17, 2018 at 12:06 PM
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RUDY0287
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Hi Danny. You were right, it was the intake manifold. Leaking on all cylinders on bank 2 and cylinder seven on bank 1. Now what would be the best method to clean out the sludge it produced? Have a whole lot of scraping to do on the head but what about the rest of the motor?
Sep 21, 2018 at 9:05 AM
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DANNY L
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Hello again.

As far as on metal surfaces you can use aerosol cleaners (Brakleen, Gunk,etc) without any problems. Be very careful what you use on a plastic intake manifold. I would suggest something like Simple Green, 409 or something like that. Certain aerosol chemicals used on plastic can possibly melt/distort/or ruin them. Hope this helps and thanks again for using 2CarPros. Keep us updated when completed.
Danny-
Sep 21, 2018 at 11:19 AM