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Not generally, no. Although it may be possible, in theory at least, for the overheating of the engine due to the head gasket leak, to cause excess heat to be transferred to your automatic transmission via the transmission oil cooler located in the radiator or simply by way of direct conductivity. This is extremely unlikely to cause the transmission any problems or even to overheat. The transmission problem is most likely a separate issue and should be treated as such.
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Does low compression and engine won't start mean a blown head gasket on a car that overheated?
If it was a head gasket then the compresion would be low in the affected cylinders low compresion as a result of wear wil make the car hard to start and overheating can also lead to electrical problems, Besides blowing a head gasket, overheating can also cause a cylinder head ro crack. Low compression and engine not starting or hard to start are symptoms. As mentioned above, do not discard the possibility of electrical problems due to overheating. However, the prime suspects are blown head gasket and/or cracked cylinder head.
What can cause the engine oil to overflow onto the spark plugs of a car engine?
possible bad valve guides or blown head gasket possible bad valve guides or blown headgasket
Can a blown head gasket cause loss of power and stalling when putting in gear?
YES it can, especially if one or any of the 4 cylinders have been affected
Can low oil cause a blown head gasket and can a blown head gasket cause coolant leakage and overflow from the reservoir?
Low oil could be a reason for a blown head gasket. No lubrication causes more friction and metal fatigue. A blown head gasket can cause many problem like coolant leakage and reservoir overflow and can lead to much bigger problems in a big hurry. If you can't fix the car then you do have one option left, but remember that the car is still broke! Don't idle in traffic or drive it more than 30 miles or attempt this in the Winter when temps are below freezing and make sure you plan ahead and allow your car to have some cool-down time. If you have to use the car then here is what you can do to get by... I had a blown head gasket on an '83 Ford pickup that did the same thing and it lasted until the body rusted out. What you can do is loosen the radiator cap to the safety notch. (DO NOT DO THIS IF THE CAR IS HOT!!! Scalding water will burn in less than a second!!! sorry.... gotta point that out) This will allow some of the pressure to escape along with some water. Your car will still continue to puke out water like it did before, but if you always make sure it's full before you leave again... you won't have to walk. Carry at least two gallons of water with you wherever you go. Hats off to your needed repair cause that's a schit load of elbow greese right there. I give it 8½ tubes on my difficulty scale!!!
Signs of a blown manifold gasket?
There's alot of ways you can test your vehicle for head gasket ,but the best way would be a cylinder leakage test,because once you see bubbles going into your coolant reservoir/over flow tank confirms this issue .This is a DIY job
Will a blown head gasket cause a car to have starting problems?
Yes, it can cause hard starting.
Will a blown head gasket cause erratic idle?
I blown head gasket can cause an engine miss which one cause a rough idle.
Can a blown thermostat cause a blown gasket?
yes if its stuck closed.
Can a blown head gasket cause electrical problems?
No likely but possible if coolant is leaking out onto some electrical component.
Would blown head gasket cause emission?
Yes, I blown head gasket will definitely effect the emissions.
Can a tuneup cause a blown head gasket?
No, a normal tune up cannot cause a blown head gasket. A blown head gasket normally is caused by an engine overheating or by a defect in the gasket or head. If it happened right after a tune-up that is just a coincidence.
What would make a knocking sound in a 1987 Nissan 5 speed transmission?
A seized gear can cause a knocking sound on a 1987 Nissan 5 speed transmission. A blown gasket can also cause this sound.
What would cause oil in the radiator coolant?
blown head gasket....not good. Could b Transmission fluid because the transmission cooler is in the radiator-especially IF the water has a red tint 2 it,IF it has a automatic transmission.
What can cause white smoke from exhaust and problems starting?
The first thing that comes to mind related to those symptoms is a blown head gasket.
Can a rich mixture cause a blown head gasket?
yes
Can a blown intake gasket cause milky oil?
the answer is yes
Can a bad crank sensor cause blown head gasket?
No
