Thread: Too much crankcase pressure, novice engine builder

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Originally Posted by NegativeZero

oil was completely clean when I drained it, and smoke was oil smoke. I'd be surprised of a bad gasket

You can blow a head gasket between cylinders but not compromise the coolant passages. What 36 sedan and Jerry are telling you is that by not checking all cylinders and also doing the leakdown test you may be overlooking an easy fix that saves you money. Remember 36's second rule?

Originally Posted by 36 sedan

TROUBLESHOOTING - Test, test, test, SPEND less, less, less

Of course you may have already pulled the engine by now..... Hope you find your problem, and that you share what you find.