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usually not....the engine will start, but will run rough and/or overheat
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∙ 13y agoA blown head gasket can prevent an engine from starting. A blown head gasket may not provide the pressure needed to get the engine started, and will also allow oil to leak out uncontrollably.
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Will a blown head gasket cause a car to have starting problems?
Yes, it can cause hard starting.
Why would a car with a blown head gasket not start?
Because the head gasket is blown.
Blown head gasket 1996 BMW 328i?
what are you asking here? PLease be more specific ...like - how do I know if my head gasket is blown, or what do I do about a blown head gasket ......
Can a car still start with a blown head gasket or motor?
Sure it will start with a blown head gasket. But, if you continue to run this engine with a blown head gasket you will destroy the engine.
Will black pepper fix blown head gasket?
No it will not. The only thing that will fix a blown head gasket is to replace the gasket.
Would blown head gasket cause emission?
Yes, I blown head gasket will definitely effect the emissions.
How do you know if it is a blown headgaskets?
There are several possible indications of a blown head gasket: If the head gasket is blown between adjacent cylinders there will be poor or no compression in either cylinder. Poor compression in any cylinder can be caused by a blown head gasket. That condition can also be caused by a burned valve or piston. Coolant in the crank case can be caused by a blown head gasket. Compression in the coolant can be caused by a blown head gasket. An engine with a blown head gasket usually loses performance and runs poorly or not at all.
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.
Do you have to replace the whole engine if the head gasket is blown?
No. You can have the head gasket replaced. This is unless you kept driving the car with a blown head gasket and have totally destroyed the engine.
Is it best to replace or repair a blown head gasket in a 1997 Olds Aurora with 167000 miles on it?
It is not possible to repair the actual head gasket. Repair of a blown head gasket is to replace the gasket.
Why would there be Water and oil mixed in radiator 1999 suburban 1500?
Blown head gasket.Blown head gasket.
Why would water be mixed in the sparks plugs of a 1995 Chevy Corsica?
Blown head gasket.Blown head gasket.
