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Run a compression test. When engines overheat the head(s) often warp causing the head gasket to blow. If you find low compression between any two cylinders OR if any of the sparkplugs are wet with water or coolant as you do the compression test, it's the head gasket and warped head.
BTW, that's one of the most common problems that shows up after an engine has overheated.
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∙ 13y agoCould. The only way to tell (in my opinion) is to bring it to a shop and have them diagnosis it which would be $70-80 bucks, but overheating an engine will cause the engine to fail. Heat is the engine's number one enemy.
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∙ 13y agoCheck engine codes, check for spark, check for compression, check fuel pressure, etc.
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