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The most common way is from excessive heat like a bad thermostat or from low or no coolant. When a vehicle gets several hundred thousand miles on them age can also be a factor.
if you blow a head gasket from overheating you should have the head checked to make sure it isn't warped. especially if it's an aluminum head like most newer vehicles have.
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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
Would a leaking cylinder head gasket make a car blow blue smoke and would the smoke be continuous?
Yes, but so would really worn valve stems or guides. Either case, you gotta take the head(s) off, then do both! Head gasket(s) and a valve job.
What would make your F250 6.9 engine blow glow plugs just blew brand new set after first start?
possible head gasket problems
What would make fuel blow out of the radiator when you take off the radiator cap?
Either a blown head gasket, or more specifically a cracked head due to overheating. This allows fuel to escape the cylinder into the cooling system.
How do you repair a boat engine with a blown head gasket?
Just like you would repair car engine was a blown head gasket. Take it apart and replaced the head gasket. Make sure and have the head checked for cracks and warpage.
Would a blown head gasket make your car hard to start?
Yes it would.
What would make antifreeze blow into your exhaust pipe?
Are you getting white smoke from the exhaust even with the engine warmed up ? If so , you are getting engine coolant into an engine cylinder from a bad head gasket , a warped or cracked cylinder head
What would make antifreeze go into the oil pan?
bad head gasket , warped head , etc.
What would make water get the oil on a 318 dodge motor?
A failed head gasket.
How much would you sell a Toyota pickup truck for with a blown head gasket?
This would depend on the year and make of the truck. In general, an older truck would sell for 1500 dollars or so with a blown head gasket.
Why must the new head gasket be checked against the old head gasket?
To make sure it is a match and therefore the correct gasket for the engine.
Would a blown head gasket make a motor knock?
yes but if it is a blown head gasket it will make it miss and put steam and some water out the tell pipe if its not doing these things then check your anti knock sensor
