Sentences with phrase «blown head gaskets»

blown head gaskets, leaky seals and of course that the turbo will be the first component to bite the dust.

We were told by the third - party seller that the owner had run it low on coolant and blown the head gaskets.

Upon getting it home, transferring the title from two owners prior, adding a battery and little fuel, we were able to get the truck running and confirmed blown head gaskets without any leakdown test.

Coolant loss (https://www.yourmechanic.com/question/my-car-has-a-coolant-leak) can be deceptive - failing water pumps will sometimes only leak while running, blown head gaskets can leak into the engine crankcase, turning the engine oil...

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Overheating can have some severe side effects, and in the worse cases things like blown head gaskets can occur.

Thanks for writing in about your 2011 Ford Transit Connect L4 - 2.0 l. I have ran into so many of these vehicles with blown head gaskets.

We dug into Ford's service information and patents to find out why so many of these cars have blown head gaskets.

The most notable issue shared in owners groups and on forums is blown head gaskets.

However in this particular motor, which is notorius for blown head gaskets and lower intake manifold gasket leaks, allowing coolant into the combustion chamber I would take a look at these first, and in order.

One of the most common reasons for blown head gaskets is overheating.

And to think of all those Offy Indy engines and Testa Fissa Alfas in which the block and head were one piece to prevent blown head gaskets.

But since there aren't sufficient polyphenols to mop up all those reactive oxygen species (ROS), their diet and exercise will, over time, lead them to suffer rampant inflammation, probably leading to the human equivalent of blown head gaskets and cracked engine blocks.

I had planned to sign up at the Love level day on Thursday, but the car my son drives blew a head gasket and I hope to replace it before he returns from ministry school in CA in December.

You've got a classic blown head gasket (2.5 engine), and maybe head warpage.

Could I have a problem with my oil cooler, water pump or do i have a blown head gasket or a cracked engine... I need some basic advice before i rush off to mechanic and open my wallet.

The car is not really exhibiting the classic signs of a blown head gasket (blue smoke, coolant in oil etc), which is part of what makes this a puzzle.

What looks and acts like a blown head gasket, resulting in coolant in the cylinder, when the head gasket is fine?

Overheating causing blown head gasket: as indicated in other answers, severe and prolonged overheating can cause the engine block to warp, meaning your head gasket won't seal properly anymore.

These are all indicators that it is very likely a blown head gasket.

You would be talking adding lot more water in the mix to even have any adverse affects (blown head gasket and such), than just a little bit of humidity which would most likely evaporate at running temperature anyway.

It is usually an indication of blown head gasket, cracked head or block.

Also, you could have a blown head gasket without it leaking into the oil.

Our mechanic says we have a blown head gasket.

I'm not sure how you make the connection between a full overflow tank, overheating and a blown head gasket?

I've seen what a blown head gasket looks like this wasn't looking the case.

In most cases, if you have a blown head gasket, you'll be losing coolant.

I feel as though they're trying to avoid looking at the car properly maybe because they know they're responsible and scared maybe they blew the head gasket which is an expensive job.

If yes, you have a blown head gasket, repair it ASAP

When an overheating issue is caused by a blown head gasket, the primary failure which occurred causing this is when combustion gasses leak into the coolant passages (usually coolant is leaking into the cylinder at the same time).

While this cracking may still be caused by regular vibrations I am wondering if blown head gasket may have actually caused periodic pressure fluctuations in the cooling system and that somehow contributed to the coolant reservoir wall fatigue.

The things I can think of are a blown head gasket or a severely burnt valve.

If you consistently ignite the fuel a little too early, you'll blow holes in your pistons, break piston rings, break connecting rods, shatter crankshafts, blow head gaskets, etc..

Now I am wondering if such upward movement of coolant is expected for BMW X3 or if it is sure indication of a blown head gasket?

Might want to suggest a second opinion: a mechanic that recommends a new engine for what sounds a lot like a blown head gasket is troubling.

From your description I'd bet it has a blown head gasket.

Oil in the coolant is often indicative of a blown head gasket, but there are many other reasons why it would happen.

If you want to figure out whether it really is a blown head gasket or not, here's a Scotty Kilmer video demonstrating a test kit, but if there's oil sludge in your coolant, you definitely have some problem.

I drive a opel corsa utility 14i, and after having to replace a blown head gasket, all sorts of gremlins started popping up.

You may find that adding boost to your car blows head gaskets or breaks oil pumps or bends rods.

I will get one of these blown head gasket kits and check for exhaust gases.

They found the exhaust manifold cracked, leading to the blown head gasket (which was also not properly fixed earlier).

@DanielHumberstone, if this turns out to be a blown head gasket, it's one of those situations where the part isn't all that expensive but the labor could be.

Take it to Mechanic # 6 (kind of a hobbyist, with plenty of time): «It is a blown head gasket.

I have been researching and came across information about how non oem parts could not work propertly and when dealing with hondas oem is the way to go, so I am not sure if I should replace both with oem or look towards a blown head gasket

To answer the question - moot at this point for you I'm sure, but this is a Question and Answer site after all - What looks and acts like a blown head gasket, resulting in coolant in the cylinder, when the head gasket is fine: cracked head warped head improperly torqued ore loose head bolts (torque them down in a pattern) missing parts (o - rings, dowel pins,...

You wouldn't normally use it to check for a blown head gasket.

I did that, they called said that motor had a blown head gasket.

If there was ever that much water in the muffler such that it was sloshing around, it would be a sign of catastrophic failure in the engine, such as a blown head gasket and the «water» would actually be antifreeze / water mix from the engine.

Apparently they are well known for blowing their head gaskets.