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if that happens oil mixes with the cooling fuild to make a milky white colored oil check on dip stick also less power. Bubbles in the radiator when the car is running indicates exhaust gas pushing into the cooling system. Serious engine damage if you continue to drive. Those are both answers to another question: "What could head gasket failure cause?" The causes of head gasket failure can be... I'm not sure. Overheating? that is also a very likely result of failure. Any advice from someone else? time and mileage..they go bad all the time.. Overheating and not having the head bolts torqued properly after replacing the head.
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What years are head gasket failure a problem for Montana's?
There are no particular years that cause a head gasket failure, it can happen any time.
Would replacing a head gasket fall under a power train warranty?
A head gasket replacement should definitely be covered under a power train warranty. As long as the dealer does not find a cause for the failure and attribute it to poor maintenance or something else that you could have done to cause the failure.
What happens if you have a faulty head gasket?
A faulty head gasket will cause power loss, coolant to mix with oil, and is a costly repair. Excessive heat is the primary cause for their failure.
Does change in the radiator makes a head gasket burst?
Yes, if the radiator is clogged and the engine overheats. The main cause of head gasket failure is the engine overheating.
Would a head gasket failure cause lack of acceleration?
Hi It can. You should also check your oil and water. If your oil is a cream colour or you are losing water then your head gasket has gone. it could just be a faulty plug or need servicing.
Head gasket blown other problems related?
Failure of the cooling system is the primary cause of overheating and leads to gasket failure, and as a result causes severe overheating, which will then warp the cylinder head and possibly the engine block
What would cause oil to be in the water but no water in the oil on a 1987 Toyota 22RE?
head gasket gone, depending on where the gasket fails determins the visual affects of gasket failure
What is the difference between a bad gasket and bad head gasket?
A head gasket is only one of the many gaskets in the engine. Each has a separate function and failure by any one gasket will result in different type of leakage. A head gasket failure is perhaps the most disruptive.
What does this mean when white smoke is coming out of a 1994 850 turbo Volvo coming out of the muffler?
Most likely you are burning antifreeze. This could be cause by a leaking head gasket or an intake manifold gasket. This condition needs to be corrected quickly, as it could lead to catastrophic engine failure.
Have a 1988 Chevy impala with a 305 burning coolant what could be the cause?
a bad head gasket or intake manifold gasket.
Is it common for a 1995 Nissan Quest to overheat if a Radiator flush is not done correctly if so could that result make a van have a blown head gasket due to incorrect radiator flush?
Yep, but it's the same with all vehicles. Overheating is the most common cause for head gasket failure.
What will cause coolant to get in oil head gasket or intake gasket?
The Intake gasket is leaking, NOT THE HEAD GASKET. Replace the intake gasket
