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The main cause of a blown head gasket is engine overheating. Of course it can be a manufacturing defect but that is not common.
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What causes a head gasket on a car to blow?
Anything that causes the engine to run hot, like a faulty thermostat, can cause the head gasket to blow. also say a coolant hose ruptures, all the coolant is then drained from the radiator and the engine is then essentially running with no way to cool down, gasket blows. there are many ways for the engine to run hot, but it is the main reason a head gasket would blow out.
2003 Chevy impala 3400 head gasket removal diagram?
There are many ways to take care of a car. Diagrams for maintenance can be found in manufacturers books, and in online forums.
What causes a 1999 jaguar to overheat?
There are many ways that it can overheat. Coolant loss, blown head gasket, stuck thermostat, clogged radiator ar only a few. You would have to consult a mechanic to know for sure why it is overheating.
How does water get into engine oil in Detroit motor serie 60?
cracked block or blown head gasket two most llikely ways. Neither is a cheap repair.
What would cause oil to get into water in a 97 1.9 DOHC engine?
you mean there is coolant in the oil or oil in the coolant either ways sounds like a head gasket problem.
Why is there milky residue in the oil cap?
If the oil looks whitish, there is probably water in the oil, indicating a possible cylinder head gasket leak, but water could get in other ways.
Is there away to check if Head is blown on car that's not running?
if you take the head or heads off of the block there are many ways to check and see if a head is "blown" first check your head gasket(s), (the gasket that connects the head to the block) this is what is usually blown out but it usually doesnt put an engine out of commission because it will just leak oil. unless the gasket is spewing oil. second thing you can do is check your rockers, lifters, cam(s) and valves. see if any are off time or if any are bent broken or cracked could cause the engine to seize. third thing you can do is check your oil delivery to ensure your getting enough oil into the head to lubrcate all the parts properly. and last check your gaskets ie spark plug gaskets, cover gasket(s), head gasket(s) valve rings and retainers. also if you dont have enough oil or fuel the car wont start either. so try those, cheapest repair first as always
How many ways can you toss a coin during the week?
two ways, you toss a head or a tail...
Part Of The Motor ?
The head gasket is one of the things in a car that it needs in order for the car to run properly. If the head gasket gets damaged, then it could cause the entire motor of the car to not work. There are ways to tell if the head gasket is damaged and there are some causes for the head gasket to get damaged.One of the signs that the head gasket in a car is bad is the color under the oil cap. A yellow milky substance that is under the oil cap and in the oil itself is an indication that the head gasket is bad. This means the gasket itself is broken and is allowing moisture and other fluids in the oil. If you see this in your car, take it to a mechanic immediately before it damages the motor more than necessary. It is not as expensive to replace the head gasket as it is to replace the motor. If you have recently had the motor replaced, keep an eye on the oil for this yellow substance. Sometimes the gasket that was replaced in the motor does not fit well and it will crack when the motor has been running.Another sign that the head gasket may be bad is smoke coming from the tail pipe of the car. This is not the only reason why your car would have smoke coming from it, but it is a good indicator. If the smoke is black, this would especially be a reason for concern as this is coming from the motor and the oil. Take your car to a garage and get them to inspect the car to see if there are any leaks. If there are no leaks, then the next thing would be to check the gasket. The gasket itself can be changed easily if it is on top of the motor, which most of them are. The motor would not need to be removed, keeping the cost of the repair down.
How do you know if you have a blow head gasket on a 1998 Chevy S10?
AnswerAren't they always the same thing? The smell of burnt antifreeze, and white smoke?Several ways to check--easiest is above--also--while running--if pressure coming back to your radiator--pull cap and see if compression coming back into the radiator. Also--check your antifreeze and oil for contaminants.good luck
How do you know if the car is damaged from over heating?
There are quite a few ways to evaluate damage as a result of an overheating issue. 1. Cylinder Compression tests will most likely reveal a problem, low compression = a leak in either the head gasket, valve seals, or piston rings. 2. White smoke from the exhaust is a sign that coolant is entering into the combustion chambers and burning which is a result of a blown head gasket or intake manifold gasket depending on the application. 3. If coolant blows out the top of an open radiator inlet when the throttle is pressed in most cases that is a sign that the engine is sucking air into the cooling system which could be through the head gasket or intake gasket depending on the application.
How did the soldiers get rid of rats?
Many Ways: Burn, Gas, Shoot, Kill, Stab, blow em up
