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How could a head gasket be ruined other than over heating If the car already had leaking coolant for a long time would that have caused it?
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∙ 16y ago
gasket wears out in time. leaking coolant is the result of a bad gasket not the cause of it.
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∙ 16y ago
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Does low coolant level and no pressure in the overflow tank mean coolant is leaking into the engine in a 98 olds intrigue?
maybe not. check engine oil for color and quantity. if oil is white to grey, then there is coolant leaking into engine.no pressure might be caused by bad radiator cap.this will also allow coolant to escape
Why is your 2006 dodge caravan blowing cold air and over heating?
This is caused by low coolant levels in most instances.
Just replaced radiator a week ago now green coolant comes flooding out bottom What caused this?
Check the radiator hoses. The coolant is either leaking out of the new radiator, or it is coming from a radiator hose. The water pump may be leaking. Hose clamps may be loose.
What can cause white smoke and gas spitting out the exhaust?
I know the white smoke would be caused by coolant, which would be leaking into the combustion chamber.
Can the thermostat on the ford contour cause water to come from the water pump?
No. A leaking coolant pump is caused by a worn seal inside the pump. You will have to replace the pump.
What are the causes of white smoke on an FM12 truck with a D12D engine?
usually white smoke is caused by coolant getting into ignition chamber can be caused by a leaking head gasket, a cracked head or compressor needs rebuilding
How does a water pump leak let water in the cylinders?
It doesn't. Coolant leaking into the cylinders is usually caused by a bad head gasket, cracked head or cracked block.
What would cause a 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix with a 3800 motor to lose coolant inside the motor?
usually that problem is caused by a leaking head gasket. The only way to find out is to have a mechanic do a leak down test on all cylinders. This will tell you which cylinder is leaking.
What could cause an engine overheating with white smoke and a loss of power?
I suspect that you have a blown head gasket letting coolant into one of the cylinders to cause the white smoke and the lowered coolant level results in over heating of the engine. overheating with white smoke indicates coolant in the combustion chamber 99% of the time this is caused by a leaking head gasket. dont keep driving till you get it repaired or you can crack the block, needing a new engime or warp the head needing new head. head gasket is least expensive to repair
Why is my 89 ford bronco hard to start and have small puffs of white smoke?
The white smoke could be caused by coolant leaking into the combustion chamber, though a cracked head or bad gasket.
You turn on the heat and the air smells funny it kind of smells like glue what could cause this?
Could be bacteria build-upIf your vehicle has air conditioning the smell could be caused by build up of bacteria on the heater matrix and in the vents, as this bacteria decays it causes a smell inside the cabin, this can be resolved by purchasing air specialist air con cleaner the is sprayed into the air vents. The smell can also be caused by the heating of leaking coolant from the heater matrix, this would also combined with the car steaming up. Check the coolant level to see if it has dropped.
Why would your Mazda mx-3 die driving down the freeway?
for me it was over heating(caused by a relay), then loss of coolant, and another reason was because of the fuel pump going bad
