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Generally speaking, the reason why a metal gasket leaks is because the problems in the joint exceed the capabilities of the gasket. This can include improper surface finishes, foreign material between the surfaces, erosion of the surfaces, and gaps between the surfaces.
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What makes anitfreeze leak in your car?
There can be a number of reasons, from a hole in the rad or pipes, up to a cracked head or head gasket. Try to locate the leak and go from there.
Why do the engine leaks water from the exhausts?
You possibly have a leak in the cylinder head gasket.You possibly have a leak in the head gasket.
Intake manifold gasket leak?
Replace gasket why does gasket keep sliding
How do you fix a valve gasket leak?
With a new valve gasket
Will antifreeze leak from the head gasket if it is a manifod leak?
If it is leaking from a bad head gasket, it is because of a bad head gasket. If it is leaking from a bad intake manifold gasket, it is because of a bad intake manifold gasket.
Why a coolant leak in the middle of engine?
Head or head gasket leak
When replacing the water pump on a 1991 Buick Century with 3.3 Liter engine should the gasket that came with the new pump be used even though the repair manual doesn't list it as being required?
Absolutely. If you don't use the gasket, you are fastening metal to metal and it WILL leak.
How do you fix a oil leak from intake manifold gasket?
By replacing the whole gasket.
Can intake gasket leak oil?
Yes!
What are symptoms of oil pan gasket leak?
Having an oil leak in the same spot under your car is one sign of an oil pan gasket leak. Another is smoke from the engine department.
Can a blown intake manifold gasket cause a water leak?
If the leak is bad enough i believe it can but i would check your valve cover gasket first.
Is it a good idea to use oil stop leak additive to stop oil leak from intake manifold gasket?
I wouldn't recommend it. Replace the gasket.
