Coolant deficiencies, mostly. But they also wear out over time.
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∙ 2013-06-18 05:51:49A head gasket joins that cylinder head with the cylinder block. It separated the oil and the coolant passages. If the two mix, the head gasket will "blow" soon.
If the engine is run while the gasket is blown, the engine will overheat and eventually blow or seize up. If the gasket blew and engine was soon after turned off, there may be no further damage to the engine. Replacement of the gasket can get this engine in working condition.
That's perfectly normal. It's just condensation. If it was the result of a blown head gasket or intake manifold gasket, the fluid would be coolant, and there'd be other symptoms, as well.
A cracked head or bad head gasket or both.
A blown head gasket
Over heating can blow a head gasket
The most common cause is an engine that overheated.
Defective gasket, poor installation, warped head, heat. Heat is the major cause.
Let the engine overheat will normally blow the head gasket.
If it was repaired before head might have been warped and wasn't checked, poor quality gasket and or incorrect torque values. A warped head won't seal no matter what you do.
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.
Normal wear and tear usually. If you have repeated head gasket failure, there is a problem with the surface or the torquing procedure
Yes, a busted head gasket might stall your car if the gasket causes the car to overheat. This can actually blow the heads and cripple the car completely.
A bad head gasket or a cracked head can do that.
Anytime the engine overheats you have the possibility of blowing the head gasket.
No, head gaskets usually blow because the engine overheated or there was a defect in the gasket or head during production.
A head gasket can blow on any thing.