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Offline benjifou666

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head gasket gone?
« on: 07 February 2013, 20:16 »
i have running problem with 1991 8v. header tank is low and a whiteish sludge on oil cap. whats best way to get any water out of engine?? and if it is head gasket anythings to look out for ??

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Offline Mr Blue

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Re: head gasket gone?
« Reply #1 on: 08 February 2013, 18:34 »
What is the running problem exactly?

Get it compression tested. You may think its a blown gasket but it might just be a water leak and condensation under the cap which is very common.
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