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Would coolant leak from the head if it is a blown headgasket?
Efrain
yes, and also usually there will be white smoke in the exhaust.
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How do you know if the head gasket on a 1986 Honda CRX is blown?
look for coolant in the oil and do a compression test. two adjacent cylinders with low compression will indicate a blown headgasket.
Smoke from engine?
From engine compartment?- valve cover oil leak coolant leak-radiator/hoses from exhaust- black- too rich blue- burning oil white- blown headgasket, cracked head, engine is burning coolant
Are there some sort of tests mechanics can do to see if you have blown head gaskets?
Yes, a test strip is available that determines whether there is carbon monoxide in the coolant. If a headgasket is leaking the carbon monoxide from the combustion process will build up in the coolant. That simple test will determine if the head gasket is leaking.
Why would there be exhaust fumes coming out of coolant jug?
The head gasket is blown.
What would cause Oil to get in coolant but no coolant in oil in 2002 Pontiac grand am gt?
blown head gasket
What is the best stuff to use for a blown headgasket?
Head gaskets can't be repaired. If they fail they have to be replaced.
What is the problem when your car keeps running hot and you change the thermostat and coolant?
Pressure test the cooling system, or a leak down test to determine if its a blown head gasket. Combustion gases can leak into the cooling system via a blown headgasket, causing air bubbles, not allowing the coolant to circulate and causing an overheating engine.
What would coolant leak into all cylinders?
Coolant leaking into any cylinder is a clear indication that the head gasket has blown.
Why would a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee overheat?
Low coolant, failed thermostat, inoperative radiator fan, failed waterpump, failed head/headgasket, etc.Low coolant, failed thermostat, inoperative radiator fan, failed waterpump, failed head/headgasket, etc.
How would antifreeze get into piston cylinders of 1997 Ford truck?
Either a warped head and blown headgasket or a cracked head. An intake gaslet will also blow and let it in on a 4.3. I had it happen.
1998 Pontiac Bonneville check engine light on with hesitation from a dead stop after one week of driving complete hesitation and white smoke from exhaust?
Not to scare you but white smoke usally means coolant is getting into the combustion chambers, if this is the case you may have a blown head gasket. Have you overheated your car recently? If so cracked head or blown headgasket would be a probably cause.
Where would coolant leak into oil in 1998 Saturn SL2?
most likely a blown head gasket, cracked head, or bad intake gasket. with the s series. i would venture to say blown head gasket.
