Worried possible head gasket. I haven't drove the car in around 2 months prior to then it sat and was started occasionally ,150,000 miles. Just replaced starter has new upper radiator hose but the lower looks old and beat up. Oil looks dark brown or the color it has always looked. the car cooling fan doesnt turn on until 230 which is normal for this car from what I have read. I hadnt even reached that when it had burst I was in the car letting it run for about 20 minutes it was at approximately 185 I turned off due to cloud under hood by radiator, couldnt tell what happed cranked again and it ran fine for a few minutes and then around 200deg I seen antifreeze shooting out of the lower hose and sure enough a split crack in hose shooting antifreeze and when I squeezed it it gushed out. What caused the pressure? car still sounded fine after I cranked it again. I just hope not a head gasket failure. Also, I have already been told that the head gasket is a major job? 89 350 l98 tpi I have a socket set 100 piece? I replaced the starter in 25 minutes never done in my life. I am intrigued in working on my own car I actually am excited that there is something for me to do (radiator hose) but discouraged from the possibility of something extreme ( head gasket) then again I was scared of the starter but it was simple! Engine rebuild on 350 other then a cherry picker and engine stand what do I need normal sockes and maybe 30 in used odd tools from the local pawn shop? craigslist. How expensive to rebuild engine? How hard to swap out this 350 I would like to accomplish this if its not too difficult. Anything could be useful the main question is the hose but feel free to help with others... P.s I know somewhat about vehicles tran rear engine heads valves valve covers all the pulleys pistons rings rods I just have a feeling an engine looks like the inside of an old pocket watch haha please help!
