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Engine overheated, head was warped, cracked, or not trued or replaced, head bolts were torqued out of sequence or too loose or too tight.
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Why does a head gasket blow?
most probable cause would be over heating
What would cause my 2003 expedition to blow white smoke.?
sounds like it might be head gasket or intake gasket
Do you have to resurface the head when replacing the gasket on a gst?
It is a good idea, most the time you blow a head gasket the head will be warped.
You are hearing a whistling noise on your 1999 Ford F150 What would cause this?
The head gasket is about to blow.....Typical ford..
Will a cracked head gasket on a 1996 Subaru Legacy L 2.2L cause the car to overheat and the heater to blow out cold air also?
the blown head gasket would make it over heat. but it wouldn't cause the heater to blow cold, it should actually blow hot if that is wat happened
What would cause gaskets to blow on water pump?
The engine overheating, or a faulty gasket, or problems with hot spots in the engine.
Can broken air conditioner cause head gasket to blow?
Max
Can a blow head gasket cause blow by in crank case?
Yes it can, my head gasket blew on by truck just a little causing oil to enter the cylinder chamber. Once I did an oil change it would get black within the next couple of days, that is a definate sign of blow by.
What causes a gasket to blow?
Defective gasket, poor installation, warped head, heat. Heat is the major cause.
Can not replacing the antifreeze cap and driving your van cause the head gaskets to blow?
Yes, but indirectly. Without the radiator cap in place, or using a faulty radiator cap, you run the risk of overheating the engine, which can cause head gasket failure.
What damages if the car overheats?
It can cause the head gaskets to blow. This must be repaired before driving again. If really overheated, you can blow your engine. This would need replacing.
What would cause a Lincoln LS to blow out white smoke?
Engine coolant leaking into cylinder. Possible bad head gasket.
