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Yes, a blown head gasket will allow coolant to enter the combustion chamber and the oil pan mixing with the oil. This will, if not repaired, slowly destroy the engine bearings and rings. STOP driving this car until you have this repaired.
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What does it mean if your diesel engine leaks coolant?
You have a failed gasket, seal, or hose.
Does a blown head gasket ruin an engine?
If the engine is run while the gasket is blown, the engine will overheat and eventually blow or seize up. If the gasket blew and engine was soon after turned off, there may be no further damage to the engine. Replacement of the gasket can get this engine in working condition.
Is there an engine gasket sealant that allows the part to be removed without breaking the gasket?
you mean like k seal?, there only temp fix if that, the gasket should always be replaced if its failed
Why is your 1998 Pontiac Sunfire leaking coolant?
because something in the coolant system has failed or is damaged, IE: hoses, radiator, water pump, head gasket. This is probably causing an overheating condition. If not, it will soon. Check to see if there is water in the engine oil. If so, it will look milky and indicates a failed head gasket. This is serious and needs to be addressed before you drive the car any further.
What is the white smoke out of exhaust on 1988 Chrysler lebaron is it water in the engine?
Most likely it is a failed head gasket.
How does head and engine get deshaped?
Most likely your head gasket failed and left for too long which caused the heads to warp and need to be resurfaced to put on a new gasket.
Failed head gasket couses?
A head gasket will usually fail when the engine overheats due to lack of coolant or extreme driving conditions. The easy way to check your head gasket for leaks ect. is to check the condition of your coolant and oil via the dipsticks, if your head gasket has failed your coolant and/or oil will be a creamy white colour.
What can be the problems for oil getting into the cooling system on a Chrysler voyager?
that is a bad head gasket or blown head gasket the engine needs to be repair
What would cause gaskets to blow on water pump?
The engine overheating, or a faulty gasket, or problems with hot spots in the engine.
Can the Intake Manifold Gasket cause a car to stall RPM shifts up and down and when in a complete stop the engine wants to go into gear?
If the intake manifold gasket has failed then it can cause many issues. Air leaks, known as vacuum leaks, will cause an erratic idle, stalling, and fuel problems.
If head gasket jumped is he better to rebuilt the motor?
The four cylinder Fiero engine has a bad problem with cracking the cylinder head. If the gasket is bad it is likely the head will need an expensive repair. If the car has the V6 engine it is possible to just replace the gasket The real question is how good was the engine before the gasket failed? Should it be rebuilt or was it not burning oil and in good condition before the failure. Did the gasket failure cause any damage to the engine?
How long can a head gasket leak last before failure?
If a head gasket is leaking, it has already failed and needs to be replaced and if you keep driving this vehicle you will bey buying a new engine.
