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Would a blown head gasket cause loss of compression?

Anonymous

∙ 15y ago

Updated: 9/16/2023

It is possible but it depends on where the crack is. If the crack is from the combustion chamber out, such as through a coolant passage it can also suck in coolant/antifreeze and loose compression.

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