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No, but it can cause severe engine damage if you keep running the engine.
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What is a radiator gasket?
A radiator does not require a gasket so this may refer to a rubber mounting that prevents the radiator from jolts and damage.
2001 Pontiac sunfire is pouring antifreeze from the radiator why is this?
damaged or faulty radiator If coolant is "pouring" out of the radiator with no damage evident, could be stuck thermostat, especially if it happens soon after starting car. Could also be blown head gasket if pouring out of the fill tube with cap off.
What damage can a dried up radiator cause?
It will almost certainly cause your car to overheat, which can lead to costly damage if it cracks a head gasket! Put some water in your radiator!
Losing coolant in Peugeot 206?
There could be a number of reasons. Damage to the radiator, damage to the pipes and hoses linking to the radiator. Water pump failure. Head gasket failure.
What causes smoke to pour and water to hiss from the coolant after leaving engine running?
It could be a damaged or loose radiator hose, a damaged radiator, a faulty radiator cap, blown head gasket. Have a look around all the hoses and see where the water is coming from and then use common sense.
What would cause coolant to leak around a new thermostat?
* Thermostat housing not secured tightly * Gasket damaged or not put on properly * No gasket sealant(Permatex, etc) applied to gasket * Radiator hose not secured tightly
What damage is there from an engine overheating?
depending on how much it overheats.... you can blow a head gasket...warp your heads ... crack your radiator..
What happens when there is no water in the radiator?
When there is no water in the radiator, a car can overheat. Serious damage can occur like a blown head gasket an warping if one drives for a long time without placing water in the radiator.
Why your f250 2006 overheath?
Low coolant, bad thermostat, bad fan or fan clutch, damaged radiator, debris filled radiator. Check your lines. Worst case scenario, 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.
Is it possible to pinpoint a cracked head gasket without changing other damaged coolant components such as radiator and water pump?
have a a leak down test done it will give you more of an idea, it might not be a cracked head could bejust the gasket
What causes antifreeze to leak?
Loose hose connectors, damaged hoses, bad head or intake manifold gasket, punctured radiator or reservoir... all depends on where it's leaking at.
