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Usually a blown head gasket will allow cooling water to enter the affected cylinder. This can be detected by observing the spark plugs for water on the electrode, or a clean washed appearance. A gasket blown between cylinders, may show no sign of water, but depending on size of the engine, may be hard, or impossible to start. The quickest, and most sure way to find out, is a compression reading of all cylinders.
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Can a car still start with a blown head gasket or motor?
Sure it will start with a blown head gasket. But, if you continue to run this engine with a blown head gasket you will destroy the engine.
What causes water in motor oil in a boat motor?
Cracked block or blown head gasket.
How do you know if the water you have in your oil on your 91 Chevrolet 1500 is from a blown head gasket or another source?
If the motor will start and idle- let it warm up then carefully remove the radiator cap while the motor idles, if you see small bubbles coming to the surface in the radiator it is a blown head gasket. Replace gasket promptly it can do damage to the motor.
What causes abnormal motor oil levels in vehicle?
Coolant mixing with the oil from a blown head gasket.
Would a blown head gasket make a motor knock?
yes but if it is a blown head gasket it will make it miss and put steam and some water out the tell pipe if its not doing these things then check your anti knock sensor
Why does motor oil goes in your radiator ford 5.4?
The most typical reason is a blown head gasket(s).
Front of motor leakes coolant?
If the front of the engine leaks coolant there is a blown head gasket. This requires immediate repair as it can lead to a blown engine if not managed appropriately.
How do you fix a carbureter from a 71 mercury 45hp outboard motor?
This is a fairly vague question to answer, but generally all that is needed for an outboard carburetor is a good cleaning, and to install a new gasket kit. Hope this helps.
What are the signs of a head gasket coolant leak?
leave your vehicle running for about 10-20 minutes. looke under the vehicle and if there is a puddle of water under the are where the engine was then there is a high probability that you have a head gasket leaking. Other signs are, overheating, burning smell after driving, and last but not least, a blown motor. Also the cloud of white, sweet smelling vapor trailing you as you drive is a good indicator.
Can you drive a car very long with a blow head gasket?
No. Driving the car with a blown head gasket will cause the motor to fail completely. Get the car towed to a mechanic as soon as possible.
What does it mean when you have motor oil leaking into your coolant in a 2000 Chevy Malibu?
Either a blown head gasket or a cracked block possibly
Why is your motor leaking coolant into the base oil even when not running?
More than likely a blown head gasket or a cracked head.
