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When my head gasket went as i was driving i lost alot of power as one of my cylinders had been taken out along with a valve. Beause of the heat it also warped the cylinder head which meant it have to be skimmed. This could be the case with your
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What happens when cylinder head gasKet goes?
A common cause of problems in cylinder head gaskets is leaks in the gasket. When a leak forms, the gasket must be replaced.
You have coolant getting into your oil how?
You have a blown head gasket or a cracked head. STOP driving this car immediately or you will do serious damage to the engine. It will need the gasket replaced and the head checked.You have a blown head gasket or a cracked head. STOP driving this car immediately or you will do serious damage to the engine. It will need the gasket replaced and the head checked.
Do you have to replace the whole engine if the head gasket is blown?
No. You can have the head gasket replaced. This is unless you kept driving the car with a blown head gasket and have totally destroyed the engine.
Is it dangerous if you have a blown head gasket?
It is not wise to drive with a blown head gasket. If you continue driving with a blown gasket, eventually your car will over heat and the engine will seize up. This can cause accidents if it occurs while driving.
What happens if your engine overheats?
You can blow a head gasket or the head can crack or be warped.
What is valve cover gasket?
Gasket that goes between head and valve cover to prevent leaks
What could be the cause of losing anti-freeze on 2002 Nissan altima?
Other than a leak, a blown head gasket. Very serious, so stop driving until this is repaired if you suspect a blown head gasket. Serious engine damage will occur.Other than a leak, a blown head gasket. Very serious, so stop driving until this is repaired if you suspect a blown head gasket. Serious engine damage will occur.
What happens if water went into exhaust pipe of truck?
blown head gasket or cracked block blown head gasket or cracked block
Just had a service then head gasket goes should this happen so soon?
The two may not be connected as a head gasket can fail at any time
What causes water in motor oil of a 2002 Chevy Malibiu?
Blown head gasket, cracked head or cracked block. Busted head gasket; cracked cylinder head; broken piston; or bad oil pan gasket if driving thru high water.
How much does it cost to repair the head gasket on a Chevy S10 truck?
It depends on if you have been driving it with a bad gasket. Most garages will have to send out the head to be tested to make sure it is not warped. I had a cracked head gasket but the head did not need to be machined. The repair cost me $750.
What causes a car to throw white smoke while driving it?
White smoke is coolant entering the combustion chamber. You have a blown head gasket. STOP driving this car immediately or you will destroy this engine. The head gasket must be replaced.
