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Air in cooling system. Bleed the system.
Thermostat installed upside down or it is defective. Replace the thermostat and install it spring toward engine.
Cracked head. Head should have been inspected by a machine shop.
Head bolts not torqued to the correct factory torque specifications and gasket blew again. Check the torque and if they are loose you will have to do it all over again.
Water pump or cooling fan defective which was the cause of the overheating and gasket blowing in the first place. Check cooling fan for proper operating. Check pump to see if it is actually moving coolant throughout the system.
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Why is my car still smoking immediately after changing head gaskets?
Drive it for a bit if it doesn't get better have a compression test done to see if you have bad ring or valves.
Where are gaskets in an 99 Oldsmobile alero?
There are many gaskets on any car engine. If you are asking about head gaskets, they are between the cylinder head(s) and the engine block. The cylinder head is under the valve cover. --------------
My car is over heating and shaking what could be the problem?
The most common causes of overheating and shaking in a vehicle are the head gaskets. A blown head gasket will produce overheating and shaking and may lead to a cracked head.
How many cylinder head gaskets are in a 6-cylinder car?
2
Can blown head gaskets make your car run hot?
Yes.
Why is your car oil color cream color and smells like gas?
it means you have a cracked head or blown head gaskets. does the car overheat?
What causes a 2001 cadillac deville to boil water?
bad water pump, low coolant, blown headgaskets, if the car has been overheated, there is a good chance the head gaskets are blown
What to do if car makes white smoke from exhaust?
Water is in your engine. Check intake and head gaskets.
How much does a new head gasket cost?
Head gaskets are expensive but can disable a car if not treated. The cost for a new head gasket for a Toyota is $177.12.
96 Chevy Lumina 3.1L and you were told you had a blown head gasket how can you fix it?
Go to your local parts store and buy a Chilton's manual for your car. There is a lot involved in changing the head gaskets and it's not really feasible to tell you all you need to know here.
What is wrong when your transmission makes a clicking sound while your car is in motion?
it's probably the head gaskets.
Changing the car stereo to my 2001 camaro could causes to the car do not start?
no
