What does the exhaust smell like? How cold was the engine/outside?

 

the exhaust smells fine and it was kind of chilly that day maybe mid 40's or so maybe a little colder

 

Does anyone have a how to with pics I have a good idea with it but I just want to make sure

 

this might help. obviously you don't have to replace the pistons so just follow how to remove the head and replace the gasket and head studs or head bolts
https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/2-0l...n-swap-132422/

 

i had the same problem about a month or so ago and spent a lot of time coming back from school to tear down the engine and replace the head gasket and used ARP bolts. im not to sure if i messed something up but i still see oil in my coolant area. i am not sure if i have to flush the system out or what but i hope i don't have to tear the engine back down. if i were u and had to replace the head gasket i would say use the cometic MLS gasket with the ARP head bolts. i would also recommend u take your time. i had to go back and re time the engine cause i didn't do it right the first time and im telling u that was a B*%$@. lucky for me i didn't start the car and just turned the engine using the crank and felt it get hung up on one of the valves. if you find out whats wrong let me know because im still trying to make 100% sure my car is set to go for this year after school lets out.

 

Those temps would produce water vapor

 

Spend the time to properly diagnose rather than just throwing parts at something that u dont even know is a problem. Do a compression and/or leakdown test before worrying about anything else

 

I am having the same problem as of lately, dealership said it was likely the head gasket or a cracked head. Just wondering what the end result was and what parts did you use?