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Ls1 Engine Build Fluid Levels

Keeping a close eye on the engine oil is important not only to make sure that the crankcase stays filled, but to inspect the oil for color and smell. For example, coolant entering the crankcase will usually cause the oil to appear milky. The LS1 engine is known to occasionally have this happen when equipped with an MLS-style head gasket, but these leak issues usually only occur when the block or cylinder head deck is not properly prepped. Fortunately, our machine shop and head manufacturer did good jobs with these respective surface finishes, and no such problems were experienced.
Ls1 Engine Build - My First Stroker Part 4

 Keeping a close eye on the engine oil is important not only to make sure that the crankcase stays filled, but to inspect the oil for color and smell. For example, coolant entering the crankcase will usually cause the oil to appear milky. The LS1 engine is known to occasionally have this happen when equipped with an MLS-style head gasket, but these leak issues usually only occur when the block or cylinder head deck is not properly prepped. Fortunately, our machine shop and head manufacturer did good jobs with these respective surface finishes, and no such problems were experienced.  View Related Article

 

 

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