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Head Gaskets and Valve Covers
Gaskets are seals between two mating pieces. Head gaskets are located between the engine block and cylinder head. Valve covers refer to the protective layer that keeps oil and dirt away from the engine.
3,461 Questions
Can you blow a head gasket if you put a performance air fillter on?
No, the type air filter you use will have no detrimental effect on the head gasket. Head gaskets normally blow due to engine overheating.
Well, Sort of but not really.
Engines that came with covers are hard to retrofit to operate with out.
In the very old days the rocker arms ran out in the open and were either oiled by the driver or greased.
Some early airplane engines, motorcycle engines and auto engines were built that way.
How do you fix a blown head gasket in a 2002 Malibu?
There is only one way to fix it. Remove the heads and replace the gaskets.
Do you have to remove air conditioning unit to replace valve cover gasket on drivers side?
Simple answer NO.
Why is your valve cover filled with oil and not draining out?
It could be from sludge build up not allowing the oil galleys to drain properly. If so you can remove the valve covers and use a wire hanger or long screw driver to try to open them up
How many ways can you blow a head gasket?
The main cause of a blown head gasket is engine overheating. Of course it can be a manufacturing defect but that is not common.
When replacing valves do you need to replace head gasket?
If you remove the head then of course you replace the head gasket.
Where can you get sodium silicate to fix a blown head gasket?
Know that adding sodium silicate to an engine is only a temporary fix for a blown head gasket and will not permantly fix the problem. The only permanent fix is to replace the head gasket. I would never add any head gasket fix material to any engine.
What happens if the head gasket is cracked?
Engine will possibly overheat, coolant will mix with the oil, and eventually destroy the engine. You must replace a cracked head gasket.
How do you know which cylinder has the head gasket blown?
It does not matter. If one is blown on a V6 or V8 then you need to replace them both.
Why do Harley shovel heads leak from base gaskets?
The iron heads leak due to the expansion and contractions of the meterals that are difrent at difrent temp
Can too little back pressure blow a head gasket on a motorcycle?
It's unlikely, but yes, it can happen. Any queries should probably be addressed to the manufacturer, not a website. Because every case is different (:
How do you replace lower head gasket on Mitsubushi Galant?
Remove head change gasket and replace head, pretty simple.
Can warped head gasket be repair without being replaced?
No, the only permanent repair for a blown head gasket is to replace the gasket. Anything else is just an emergency repair.
How hard is it to change a head gasket on a diesel truck?
Extremely hard and should only be done by a professional.
Is there a quality difference between ford valve cover gaskets and AutoZone ones?
No, not really. Either ones will do the job if installed correctly.
How do you tell if head gasket is blown on F-250 Diesel?
A compression test will tell you if a head gasket is blown on ANY engine. Also, white smoke tells you that your burning anti-freeze, which means a head gasket is blown.
How do you know the head gasket is blown on a car?
Loss of coolant with no apparent leak.
White smoke from the exhaust, especially at start-up.
Overfull oil level.
A white foamy substance on the underside of the oil fill cap.
Cylinder miss.
Air bubble escaping from the radiator with cap off engine running.
How do you determine which head gasket is blown on a V6 engine?
it really does not matter which one is blown. If one is blown you need to replace them both. You are performing a major overhaul to even replace one and it would be foolish to not replace them both. If you do not the one you did not replace may very well be on the verge of blowing and you will be doing it all over again in a few days or weeks. Replacing them both is the smart thing to do. Besides you are going to get them both when you purchase the gaskets.
