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  1. 02-04-2010 11:12 AM #1
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    What are the 1st signs of Head Gasket leak?

     



    What would be the first signs of a Head Gasket Leak?
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    Water in oil-oil being pushed out breather-bad miss-oil in water -take your pick.
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    Quote Originally Posted by btsave View Post
    What would be the first signs of a Head Gasket Leak?
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    Coolant in oil.
    white smoke from exhaust.
    coolant loss with no external signs of leak.
    slight misfire on cold start.
    temp gauge going goofy,such as going hot then back to normal.
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    Sometimes you can hear a high squeak when it turns over on the starter. Weird, and can drive you nuts till you figure out what it is!
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    I believe it would be easier if you would say what problems you are having and what makes you think you have a blown head gasket.
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    or sometimes it's a simple little thing like hydraulicking the motor and bending a rod that usually keeps ya busy for awhile (LOL>NOT) ...ted
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