Coolant in cylinder during intake removal...

[Big Top Gt]

While pulling the stock intake and crossover setup as part of a Saleen blower install, I noticed I got some coolant down in to the heads.

It's fine where the valves were closed, since all I did was tape a straw to my shop vac.

It sucked out the coolant out of the head.

The problem is where the valves were open, which let coolant into the combustion chamber.

I'm not sure how much is in there, but it's enough to make me nervous.

If I pull the COPs and the plugs (risky maneuver, I know) and crank the car over for a few seconds, will that take care of my problem?

Thanks guys,
Alan

 

[thump_rrr]

While pulling the stock intake and crossover setup as part of a Saleen blower install, I noticed I got some coolant down in to the heads.

It's fine where the valves were closed, since all I did was tape a straw to my shop vac.

It sucked out the coolant out of the head.

The problem is where the valves were open, which let coolant into the combustion chamber.

I'm not sure how much is in there, but it's enough to make me nervous.

If I pull the COPs and the plugs (risky maneuver, I know) and crank the car over for a few seconds, will that take care of my problem?

Thanks guys,
Alan

I would finish the instalation and do just that.
Remove the plugs and the fuel pump relay and crank it for a few seconds.
Put it back together and fire it up. I would then change the oil.

 

[TexasKyle]

You had the valve covers off for a Saleen install? Or am I reading that wrong?

 

[thump_rrr]

You had the valve covers off for a Saleen install? Or am I reading that wrong?

Coolant goes into heads at the same level as the intake ports on the heads when the manifold is removed.
No need to remove valve covers.

 

[Big Top Gt]

Thanks.

I'll throw some cheap oil in the motor and change it immediately.

 

[TexasKyle]

Yep. read it wrong.