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Hey Lori==Several things can cause them to leak. The most common one is to overheat the engine. This causes the gaskets to burn between cylinders. Sometimes head bolts break because of a faulty bolt. Sometines the head isn't torqued properly. GoodluckJoe
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What is2004 dodge 1500 5.7 hemi coolant leak behind power steering pump?
timing cover at the top most center point is a coolant port seems to leak more only cold runs down to headgaskets and behind PS pump
Where would antifreeze be leaking from on a 1998 Dodge Ram 1500?
there several places it can leak hoses,over flow box ,freeze plugs waterpump,headgaskets,weep hole in waterpump,radeator.
Who repairs head gaskets?
I was not aware that headgaskets were repairable. I have always replaced them with new gaskets. If you mean who replaces headgaskets, then that would be an engine mechanic.
What causes an engine to have a blown head gasket?
Headgaskets most commonly blow due to the engine becoming too hot, this may mean a blocked radiator or a water leak causing the water level in the engine to drop.
Why is my 99 Subaru legacy overheating?
Probably headgaskets.
1998 subaru has oil in antifreeze collant?
Cracked head or blown headgaskets
Where can you buy headgaskets?
Auto dealershipsAuto parts storesonline auto parts warehouses
Do you have to replace the head bolts on a 2002 dodge caravan 3.3L engine when changing headgaskets?
Not unless they have stretched.
What is the labor time to replace headgaskets on a 2000 Chevy truck with a 5.3?
Labor book says 8.9 hours.
What causes white smoke to come out of tailpipe of a 1998 cadillac northstar sls?
Headgaskets or Stripped Head Bolts
What could be damaged when an engine overheats?
How is your heat? Overheating can cause damage generally to head gasket, cylinder head or thermostat. See other posts regarding headgaskets in this forum. answer you can damage whole engine thru overheating but if u had no coolant leak when overheating occurred, u need to check water pump and thermostat in engine
Can Dexcool be mixed with regular antifreeze?
SEE DEXCOOL CLASSACTION SUIT" I would NOT use it.......$$$$. I HAVE SEEN THE GUNK & BLOWN HEADGASKETS................................$$$$$$$$$$
